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Mucin and cadherin-like protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MUPCDH gene.This gene is a novel mucin-like gene that is a member of the cadherin superfamily. While encoding nonpolymorphic tandem repeats rich in proline serine and threonine similar to mucin proteins the gene also contains sequence encoding calcium-binding motifs found in all cadherins. The role of the hybrid extracellular region and the specific function of this protein have not yet been determined.