Protocadherin-16

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Protocadherin-16 (3298 aa, ~346 kDa) is encoded by the human DCHS1 gene. This protein plays a role in both neurogenesis and cell-cell adhesion.

**Synonyms:** - Cadherin 19 - Cadherin 25 - Cadherin-19 - Cadherin-25 - Cadherin-Related Family Member 6 - DCHS1 - Fibroblast Cadherin 1 - Fibroblast Cadherin FIB1 - Fibroblast Cadherin-1 - Protein Dachsous Homolog 1 - Protocadherin 16