JCAD

This gene encodes an endothelial cell-to-cell junction protein. Naturally occurring mutations in this gene are associated with coronary artery disease, late onset alzheimer disease, and emphysema distribution.

junctional cadherin 5 associated

Cell adhesionIEA:UniProtKB-KW
Positive regulation of blood vessel endothelial cell proliferation involved in sprouting angiogenesisManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIMP:BHF-UCL
Positive regulation of cell migration involved in sprouting angiogenesisManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIMP:BHF-UCL
Positive regulation of MAPK cascadeManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIMP:BHF-UCL
Positive regulation of sprouting angiogenesisIEA:Ensembl
Positive regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor signaling pathwayManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIMP:BHF-UCL

Cell junction, adherens junction. Colocalizes with VE-Cadherin, in endothelial cells but not in epithelial cells.