ERAP2 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a zinc metalloaminopeptidase of the M1 protease family that resides in the endoplasmic reticulum and functions in N-terminal trimming antigenic epitopes for presentation by major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules. Certain mutations in this gene are associated with the inflammatory arthritis syndrome ankylosing spondylitis and pre-eclampsia. This gene is located adjacent to a closely related aminopeptidase gene on chromosome 5. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
ERAP2
Official Name
endoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidase 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:29499]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000164308
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 64167 Ensembl: ENSG00000164308
Aliases endoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidase 2, leukocyte-derived arginine aminopeptidase
Synonyms endoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidase 2, L-RAP
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 ERAP2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Peptidase M1 N-terminal domain
  • metallopeptidase
  • Peptidase family M1 domain
  • endopeptidase
  • ERAP1-like C-terminal domain
  • zinc ion binding
  • peptidase
  • aminopeptidase
  • protein binding
  • peptidase GluZincin family

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the ERAP2 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
  • ankylosing spondylitis
  • ulcerative colitis
  • psoriasis
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • tumorigenesis
  • metastatic colorectal cancer
  • organismal death
  • pemphigus foliaceus
  • Crohn disease
regulated by
role in cell
  • invasion by
  • migration
  • killing
  • killing by
  • gemcitabine sensitivity

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
  • endoplasmic reticulum lumen

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human ERAP2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • peptide catabolic process
  • proteolysis
  • adaptive immune response
  • antigen processing and presentation of endogenous peptide antigen via MHC class I
  • antigen processing and presentation of peptide antigen via MHC class I
  • regulation of blood pressure

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • endoplasmic reticulum membrane
  • endoplasmic reticulum lumen
  • extracellular space
  • cytoplasm
  • membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • zinc ion binding
  • protein binding
  • endopeptidase activity
  • metalloaminopeptidase activity
  • aminopeptidase activity
  • peptide binding
  • metallopeptidase activity

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