Welcome to CKB CORE's new home! Please be sure to update any bookmarks you may have.
×

Gene Detail

Contact

Missing content? – Request curation!

Request curation for specific Genes, Variants, or PubMed publications.

Have questions, comments, or suggestions? - Let us know!

Email us at : ckbsupport@genomenon.com

Gene Symbol KEL
Synonyms CD238 | ECE3 | Kell
Gene Description KEL, Kell metallo-endopeptidase (Kell blood group), encodes a type II transmembrane glycoprotein, the polymorphic Kell blood group antigen, which plays a role in the conversion of endothelin-3 to its bioactive form (PMID: 23581578, PMID: 16423827). KEL amplification has been identified in pediatric low grade gliomas (PMID: 28912153).
Additional content available in CKB BOOST