Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables identical protein binding activity and paracellular tight junction channel activity. Involved in several processes, including calcium-independent cell-cell adhesion via plasma membrane cell-adhesion molecules; innate immune response in mucosa; and regulation of intestinal absorption. Located in bicellular tight junction. Is expressed in alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; and submandibular gland primordium. Orthologous to human CLDN2 (claudin 2).
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