CPZ Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the metallocarboxypeptidase family. This enzyme displays carboxypeptidase activity towards substrates with basic C-terminal residues. It is most active at neutral pH and is inhibited by active site-directed inhibitors of metallocarboxypeptidases. Alternative splicing in the coding region results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
CPZ
Official Name
carboxypeptidase Z [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:2333]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000109625
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 8532 Ensembl: ENSG00000109625
Aliases carboxypeptidase Z, metallocarboxypeptidase Z
Synonyms carboxypeptidase Z
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 CPZ often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Zinc carboxypeptidase
  • Zn_pept domain
  • peptidase
  • metallocarboxypeptidase
  • Fz domain
  • Peptidase_M14NE-CP-C_like
  • M14 family of metallocarboxypeptidases and related proteins
  • CarboxypepD_reg-like domain
  • Carboxypeptidase regulatory-like domain
  • CRD_domain cysteine-rich domain, also known as Fz (frizzled) domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the CPZ 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
  • diabetes mellitus
  • diabetic nephropathy
  • refractive error
  • neuroblastoma
  • neuroblastoma formation
regulated by

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
  • cell surface
  • intercellular junctions
  • extracellular matrix
  • cellular protrusions

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • peptide metabolic process
  • proteolysis
  • Wnt receptor signaling pathway
  • protein processing

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • zinc ion binding
  • metallocarboxypeptidase activity

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