CPA2 Gene Summary [Human]

Three different forms of human pancreatic procarboxypeptidase A have been isolated. The encoded protein represents the A2 form, which is a monomeric protein with different biochemical properties from the A1 and A3 forms. The A2 form of pancreatic procarboxypeptidase acts on aromatic C-terminal residues and is a secreted protein. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
CPA2
Official Name
carboxypeptidase A2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:2297]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000158516
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 1358 Ensembl: ENSG00000158516
Aliases carboxypeptidase A2
Synonyms carboxypeptidase A2, carboxypeptidase A2, pancreatic, CPA2(S)
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 CPA2 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
  • carboxypeptidase
  • Zn_pept domain
  • zinc ion binding
  • peptidase
  • metallocarboxypeptidase
  • protein binding
  • M14 family of metallocarboxypeptidases and related proteins
  • carboxypeptidase A2
  • Carboxypeptidase activation peptide

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the CPA2 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
regulated by
role in cell
  • catabolism in

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

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human CPA2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • proteolysis
  • vacuolar protein catabolic process

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

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

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