CPA6 Gene Summary [Human]

The gene encodes a member of the peptidase M14 family of metallocarboxypeptidases. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate the mature enzyme, which catalyzes the release of large hydrophobic C-terminal amino acids. This enzyme has functions ranging from digestion of food to selective biosynthesis of neuroendocrine peptides. Mutations in this gene may be linked to epilepsy and febrile seizures, and a translocation t(6;8)(q26;q13) involving this gene has been associated with Duane retraction syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, May 2016]

Details

Type
Processed Transcript
Official Symbol
CPA6
Official Name
carboxypeptidase A6 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:17245]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000165078
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 57094 Ensembl: ENSG00000165078
Aliases carboxypeptidase A6
Synonyms 9030616D13, 9030616D13Rik, carboxypeptidase A6, CPAH, ETL5, FEB11
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 CPA6 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
  • Zn_pept domain
  • peptidase
  • M14 family of metallocarboxypeptidases and related proteins
  • Carboxypeptidase activation peptide

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the CPA6 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
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • benign rolandic epilepsy
  • tuberculosis
  • familial temporal lobe epilepsy type 5
  • familial febrile seizures type 11
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • epilepsy
  • cerebral amyloid angiopathy
regulated by
regulates
  • fa-Arg-Leu-OH
  • FA-Phe-Phe-OH
  • AGT
  • PENK
  • FA-Lys-Leu-OH
  • NTS

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 CPA6 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • proteolysis

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

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

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