PCDH11Y
PROTEIN-CODING GENE IN THE SPECIES HOMO SAPIENS
Protocadherin Y gene; Protocadherin Y; PCDHY
PCDH11Y is a gene unique to Homo males that encodes Protocadherin 11Y, a protein that guides the development of nerve cells. PCDH11X, located on the X chromosome, is common, in both sexes, to humans and our nearest relative, the chimpanzee; however, PCDH11Y, located on the Y chromosome, is unique to males.