LPO Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the peroxidase family of proteins. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate the mature enzyme. Following its secretion from salivary, mammary, and other mucosal glands, this enzyme catalyzes the generation of the antimicrobial substance hypothiocyanous acid. This gene is present in a gene cluster on chromosome 17. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants, at least one of which encodes a preproprotein that is proteolytically processed. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2016]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
LPO
Official Name
lactoperoxidase [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:6678]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000167419
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 4025 Ensembl: ENSG00000167419
Aliases lactoperoxidase
Synonyms 5830499B15Rik, lactoperoxidase, SPO
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 LPO often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • peroxidase
  • peroxidase (miscellaneous)
  • Animal haem peroxidase
  • enzyme
  • Animal heme peroxidases and related proteins

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the LPO 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
  • pervasive developmental disorder
  • dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis
  • azoxymethane/dextran sodium sulfate induced colorectal cancer
  • substance-related disorder
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
regulated by
regulates
  • nitric oxide
  • reactive oxygen species
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • nitrite
  • glutathionyl radical
  • isoniazid
  • LDL
  • thiocyanate
  • alpha tubulin
  • L-methionine
role in cell
  • cellular infiltration by
  • dissemination

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
  • Cytoplasm
  • basolateral membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • response to oxidative stress
  • thiocyanate metabolic process
  • detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste
  • defense response to bacterium
  • hydrogen peroxide catabolic process

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular space
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • cytoplasm
  • extracellular region
  • basolateral plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • metal ion binding
  • heme binding

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