ALPG Gene Summary [Human]

There are at least four distinct but related alkaline phosphatases: intestinal, placental, placental-like, and liver/bone/kidney (tissue non-specific). The product of this gene is a membrane bound glycosylated enzyme, localized to testis, thymus and certain germ cell tumors, that is closely related to both the placental and intestinal forms of alkaline phosphatase. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
ALPG
Official Name
alkaline phosphatase, germ cell [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:441]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000163286
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 251 Ensembl: ENSG00000163286
Aliases alkaline phosphatase, germ cell, germ cell alkaline phosphatase
Synonyms AKP5, alkaline phosphatase, germ cell, ALPPL, ALPPL2, GCAP
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 ALPG often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • alkaline phosphatases and sulfatases
  • alkaline phosphatase
  • Alkaline phosphatase homologues
  • phosphatase

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the ALPG 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
  • refractive error
  • nephrosis
  • yolk sac neoplasm
  • germ cell neoplasia
regulated by
  • beta-estradiol
  • trichostatin A
  • DUX4
  • 8-bromo-cAMP
  • bucladesine
  • NANOG
  • butyric acid
role in cell
  • growth
  • invasiveness

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
  • cellular membrane
  • Plasma Membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • dephosphorylation

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • metal ion binding
  • alkaline phosphatase activity

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