amelogenin

Function

• ectoderm-derived protein involved in enamel mineralization
• major protein component of enamel matrix
• degraded by MMP20

Genetics

• X-chromosome & Y-chromosome encoded amelogins

More general terms

• secreted protein

More specific terms

• amelogenin, X isoform (AMELX, AMG, AMGX)
• Amelogenin, Y isoform (AMELY AMGL AMGY)

Database

• OMIM: https://mirror.omim.org/entry/301200