KLK14 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the kallikrein subfamily of serine proteases that have diverse physiological functions such as regulation of blood pressure and desquamation. The altered expression of this gene is implicated in the progression of different cancers including breast and prostate tumors. The encoded protein is a precursor that is proteolytically processed to generate the functional enzyme. This gene is one of the fifteen kallikrein subfamily members located in a cluster on chromosome 19. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2015]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
KLK14
Official Name
kallikrein related peptidase 14 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:6362]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000129437
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 43847 Ensembl: ENSG00000129437
Aliases kallikrein related peptidase 14
Synonyms GK14, kallikrein related-peptidase 14, KLK-L6, Klnm
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 KLK14 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Trypsin-like serine protease
  • trypsin
  • Tryp_SPc
  • serine endopeptidase
  • peptidase
  • Trypsin-like peptidase domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the KLK14 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
  • edema
  • asthenozoospermia
  • plantar wart
  • psoriasis
  • pruritus
  • atopic dermatitis
role in cell
  • fertilization

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
  • cytosol

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human KLK14 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • epidermis morphogenesis
  • seminal clot liquefaction
  • proteolysis
  • fertilization
  • negative regulation of G-protein coupled receptor protein signaling pathway
  • positive regulation of G-protein coupled receptor protein signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular space
  • secretory granule
  • extracellular region

Molecular Function

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

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