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VNN2 [ENSP00000322276]

Vascular non-inflammatory molecule 2; Amidohydrolase that hydrolyzes specifically one of the carboamide linkages in D-pantetheine thus recycling pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and releasing cysteamine. Involved in the thymus homing of bone marrow cells. May regulate beta-2 integrin-mediated cell adhesion, migration and motility of neutrophil; Belongs to the carbon-nitrogen hydrolase superfamily. BTD/VNN family.

Synonyms:  VNN2,  VNN2p,  hVNN2,  B4DQB2,  E9PK31 ...

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