Claudin-4

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

**Definition:** Claudin-4 (209 aa, ~22 kDa) is encoded by the human CLDN4 gene. This protein plays a role in the formation and functionality of tight junction strands.

**Synonyms:** - CLDN4 - CPE-R - CPE-Receptor - Claudin 4 - Clostridium perfringens Enterotoxin Receptor - Clostridium perfringens Enterotoxin Receptor 1 - Williams-Beuren Syndrome Chromosomal Region 8 Protein