CTSA Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the peptidase S10 family of serine carboxypeptidases. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants, at least one of which encodes a preproprotein that is proteolytically processed to generate two chains that comprise the heterodimeric active enzyme. This enzyme possesses deamidase, esterase and carboxypeptidase activities and acts as a scaffold in the lysosomal multienzyme complex. Mutations in this gene are associated with galactosialidosis. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2015]

Details

Type
Nonsense Mediated Decay
Official Symbol
CTSA
Official Name
cathepsin A [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:9251]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000064601
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 5476 Ensembl: ENSG00000064601
Aliases cathepsin A, carboxypeptidase C, lysosomal protective protein, carboxypeptidase-L, carboxypeptidase Y-like kininase, deamidase, lysosomal carboxypeptidase A, urinary kininase
Synonyms Cathepsin A, GLB2, GSL, LYSOSOMAL SERINE CARBOXYPEPTIDASE, NGBE, PPCA, PPGB
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

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 in human CTSA often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • carboxypeptidase
  • carboxypeptidase C
  • PLN02209
  • serine-type carboxypeptidase
  • peptidase
  • Serine carboxypeptidase
  • protein binding
  • enzyme activator activity

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the CTSA gene in human 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
  • galactosialidosis
  • hereditary disorder
  • anaplastic thyroid carcinoma
  • anaplastic thyroid cancer
  • epithelial thyroid cancer
  • peripheral arterial disease
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • idiopathic hydrops fetalis
  • galactosialidosis type II
  • juvenile/adult type galactosialidosis
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • accumulation in
  • number
  • diameter
  • quantity
  • abnormal morphology

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Cytoplasm
  • soluble fraction
  • multivesicular domain
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • azurophil granule lumen
  • Extracellular Space
  • lysosome
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • lysosomal compartment
  • phagosomes
  • plasma

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • regulation of protein stability
  • proteolysis
  • intracellular protein transport

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • membrane
  • endoplasmic reticulum
  • lysosomal lumen
  • extracellular region
  • azurophil granule lumen
  • lysosome

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • carboxypeptidase activity
  • serine-type carboxypeptidase activity
  • enzyme activator activity

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