SPR Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes an aldo-keto reductase that catalyzes the NADPH-dependent reduction of pteridine derivatives and is important in the biosynthesis of tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4). Mutations in this gene result in DOPA-responsive dystonia due to sepiaterin reductase deficiency. A pseudogene has been identified on chromosome 1. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
SPR
Official Name
sepiapterin reductase [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:11257]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000116096
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 6697 Ensembl: ENSG00000116096
Aliases sepiapterin reductase, short chain dehydrogenase/reductase family 38C, member 1, Sepiapterin reductase (L-erythro-7,8-dihydrobiopterin forming)
Synonyms Gm10328, SDR38C1, SEPIAPTERIN REDUCTASE
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 SPR often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Rossmann-fold NAD(P)(+)-binding proteins
  • sepiapterin reductase
  • NADP binding
  • aldo-keto reductase
  • 3-oxoacyl-(acyl-carrier-protein) reductase
  • pteridine reductase
  • protein homodimerization
  • enzyme
  • Enoyl-(Acyl carrier protein) reductase
  • short chain dehydrogenase

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the SPR 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
  • sepiapterin reductase deficiency
  • dystonia
  • mental retardation
  • growth failure
  • azoxymethane/dextran sodium sulfate induced colorectal cancer
  • bradykinesia
  • hereditary disorder
  • tremor
  • motor dysfunction
regulated by
regulates
  • MTORC1
  • nitric oxide
  • 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid
  • L-tyrosine
  • L-phenylalanine
  • sapropterin
  • 5-hydroxytryptamine
  • neurotransmitter
  • dopamine
  • biopterin
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • morphogenesis
  • 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
  • Mitochondria
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • tetrahydrobiopterin biosynthetic process
  • nitric oxide biosynthetic process

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • NADP binding
  • sepiapterin reductase activity
  • aldo-keto reductase (NADP) activity

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