amelogenin

Function: - ectoderm-derived protein involved in enamel mineralization - major protein component of enamel matrix - degraded by MMP20 Genetics: - X-chromosome & Y-chromosome encoded amelogins

Specific

amelogenin, X isoform (AMELX, AMG, AMGX) Amelogenin, Y isoform (AMELY AMGL AMGY)

Properties

SIZE: MW = 26 kD COMPARTMENT: extracellular compartment