Gene
PTEN
phosphatase and tensin homolog
Encodes a lipid phosphatase that converts PIP3 back to PIP2 and can restrain PI3K signaling.
NCBI GENE IDENTIFIER5728View source record ↗
Overview
EXPLORE BY LEVELPTEN is a gene that carries instructions for making a protein involved in cell communication.
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AT A GLANCEOrganismHomo sapiens
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Research Claims
NCBI Gene identifies human PTEN as phosphatase and tensin homolog (Gene ID 5728).