HGFAC Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the peptidase S1 protein family. The encoded protein is first synthesized as an inactive single-chain precursor before being activated to a heterodimeric form by endoproteolytic processing. It acts as serine protease that converts hepatocyte growth factor to the active form. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2014]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
HGFAC
Official Name
HGF activator [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:4894]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000109758
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 3083 Ensembl: ENSG00000109758
Aliases HGF activator
Synonyms hepatocyte growth factor activator, HGFA, HGF activator
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 HGFAC often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • KR
  • Trypsin-like serine protease
  • trypsin
  • Tryp_SPc
  • serine endopeptidase
  • serine-type peptidase
  • peptidase
  • FN1
  • protein binding
  • FN2
  • EGF_CA

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the HGFAC 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
  • hepatocellular carcinoma
  • primary genetic hyperlipidemia
  • liver cancer
  • metabolic syndrome X
  • coronary artery disease
  • cardiovascular disorder
  • epithelial cancer
  • ischemic stroke
  • Crohn disease
  • inflammatory bowel disease
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • growth

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
  • cell surface
  • cell borders
  • cytosol
  • basal membrane
  • rough endoplasmatic reticulum
  • plasma

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • zymogen activation
  • proteolysis
  • blood coagulation

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular space
  • cytosol
  • rough endoplasmic reticulum
  • extracellular region

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • serine-type endopeptidase activity
  • serine-type peptidase activity

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