KLK12 Gene Summary [Human]

Kallikreins are a subgroup of serine proteases having diverse physiological functions. Growing evidence suggests that many kallikreins are implicated in carcinogenesis and some have potential as novel cancer and other disease biomarkers. This gene is one of the fifteen kallikrein subfamily members located in a cluster on chromosome 19. Alternate splicing of this gene results in three transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
KLK12
Official Name
kallikrein related peptidase 12 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:6360]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000186474
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 43849 Ensembl: ENSG00000186474
Aliases kallikrein related peptidase 12
Synonyms 2310008B01RIK, kallikrein related-peptidase 12, KLK-L5, Klnk
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 KLK12 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Trypsin-like serine protease
  • trypsin
  • Tryp_SPc
  • serine-type peptidase
  • peptidase
  • Domain of unknown function (DUF1986)

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the KLK12 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
  • cleft lip
  • disease-free survival
  • productive infection by HIV-1
regulated by
regulates
  • PDGF-BB
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • migration

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 KLK12 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
  • secretory granule
  • extracellular region

Molecular Function

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

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