CPAMD8 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the protease inhibitor I39 (alpha-2-macroglobulin) family of proteins. These proteins are important in innate and acquired immunity. The encoded protein is membrane-associated and proteolytically processed to generate two chains. Mutations in this gene cause a form of anterior segment dysgenesis, a developmental disorder of the eye. [provided by RefSeq, May 2017]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
CPAMD8
Official Name
C3 and PZP like alpha-2-macroglobulin domain containing 8 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:23228]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000160111
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 27151 Ensembl: ENSG00000160111
Aliases C3 and PZP like alpha-2-macroglobulin domain containing 8
Synonyms ASGD8, C3 and PZP like alpha-2-macroglobulin domain containing 8, C3 and PZP like α-2-macroglobulin domain containing 8, K-CAP, VIP
Species
Human, Homo sapiens

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 CPAMD8 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Alpha-2-macroglobulin bait region domain
  • ISOPREN_C2_like
  • Farnesoic acid 0-methyl transferase
  • A-macroglobulin TED domain
  • A-macroglobulin receptor binding domain
  • Alpha-2-macroglobulin family
  • MG2 domain

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • cataract
  • COVID-19
  • multiple sclerosis
  • anterior segment dysgenesis 8
  • retinal detachment
  • anterior segment dysgenesis
  • primary congenital glaucoma type 3A

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 CPAMD8 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • eye development

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular space
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

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

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