SERPINA12 Gene Summary

Predicted to enable serine-type endopeptidase inhibitor activity. Predicted to be involved in negative regulation of endopeptidase activity. Predicted to act upstream of or within negative regulation of gluconeogenesis; positive regulation of signal transduction; and regulation of lipid metabolic process. Predicted to be located in plasma membrane. Predicted to be active in extracellular space. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
SERPINA12
Official Name
serpin family A member 12 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:18359]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000165953
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 145264 Ensembl: ENSG00000165953
Aliases serpin family A member 12, Vaspin
Synonyms
4632419J12Rik,OL-64,serine (or cysteine) peptidase inhibitor, clade A (alpha-1 antiproteinase, antitrypsin), member 12,serine (or cysteine) peptidase inhibitor, clade A (α-1 antiproteinase, antitrypsin), member 12,serpin family A member 12,VASPIN
Species
Human, Homo sapiens

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • SERine Proteinase INhibitors (serpin) family
  • protein binding
  • Serpin (serine protease inhibitor)

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the SERPINA12 gene plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • insulin resistance
  • breast cancer
  • hepatic steatosis
  • weight gain
  • disorder of pregnancy
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • abnormal morphology
  • size
  • gluconeogenesis in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Extracellular Space
  • Cytoplasm
  • Plasma Membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the SERPINA12 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

biological PROCESS

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • gluconeogenesis
  • protein kinase B signaling cascade
  • positive regulation of insulin receptor signaling pathway
  • negative regulation of lipid biosynthetic process
  • lipid biosynthetic process
  • negative regulation of gluconeogenesis
  • negative regulation of endopeptidase activity
  • positive regulation of protein kinase B signaling cascade
  • regulation of triglyceride metabolic process
  • regulation of cholesterol metabolic process

cellular COMPONENT

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular space
  • plasma membrane

molecular FUNCTION

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • serine-type endopeptidase inhibitor activity

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