ACMSD Gene Summary [Human]
The neuronal excitotoxin quinolinate is an intermediate in the de novo synthesis pathway of NAD from tryptophan, and has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative disorders. Quinolinate is derived from alpha-amino-beta-carboxy-muconate-epsilon-semialdehyde (ACMS). ACMSD (ACMS decarboxylase; EC 4.1.1.45) can divert ACMS to a benign catabolite and thus prevent the accumulation of quinolinate from ACMS.[supplied by OMIM, Oct 2004]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | ACMSD |
| Official Name | aminocarboxymuconate semialdehyde decarboxylase [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:19288] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000153086 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | aminocarboxymuconate semialdehyde decarboxylase |
| Synonyms | 2-AMINO-3-CARBOXYMUCONIC ACID SEMIALDEHYDE DECARBOXYLASE, alpha-Amino-beta-Carboxymuconate-epsilon-Semialdehyde Decarboxylase, alpha-AMINO-beta-CARBOXYMUCONIC ACID SEMIALDEHYDE DECARBOXYLASE, ?-Amino-?-Carboxymuconate-?-Semialdehyde Decarboxylase, amino carboxymuconate semialdehyde decarboxylase, Picolinate carboxylase, α-Amino-β-Carboxymuconate-ε-Semialdehyde Decarboxylase, α-AMINO-β-CARBOXYMUCONIC ACID SEMIALDEHYDE DECARBOXYLASE |
| Species | Human, Homo sapiens |
| Orthologies |
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 ACMSD often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- aminocarboxymuconate-semialdehyde decarboxylase
- zinc ion binding
- enzyme
- protein binding
- metallo-dependent_hydrolases
- amidohydrolase
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the ACMSD 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
- preeclampsia
regulates
- quinolinic acid
- picolinic acid
- alpha-amino-omega-carboxymuconic acid semialdehyde
- L-tryptophan
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
- cytosol
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human ACMSD gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- secondary metabolic process
- tryptophan catabolic process
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- cytoplasm
- cytosol
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- zinc ion binding
- protein binding
- aminocarboxymuconate-semialdehyde decarboxylase activity
- hydrolase activity