LTC4S Gene Summary [Human]

The MAPEG (Membrane Associated Proteins in Eicosanoid and Glutathione metabolism) family includes a number of human proteins, several of which are involved the production of leukotrienes. This gene encodes an enzyme that catalyzes the first step in the biosynthesis of cysteinyl leukotrienes, potent biological compounds derived from arachidonic acid. Leukotrienes have been implicated as mediators of anaphylaxis and inflammatory conditions such as human bronchial asthma. This protein localizes to the nuclear envelope and adjacent endoplasmic reticulum. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Retained Intron
Official Symbol
LTC4S
Official Name
leukotriene C4 synthase [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:6719]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000213316
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 4056 Ensembl: ENSG00000213316
Aliases leukotriene C4 synthase
Synonyms Leukotriene C4 Synthase
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 LTC4S often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • lipid binding
  • binding protein
  • MAPEG family
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • leukotriene-C4 synthase
  • identical protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the LTC4S 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.
binds
disease
  • eosinophilia
  • hyperplasia
  • airway hyperresponsiveness
  • hypersensitivity reaction type I
  • diabetic nephropathy
  • urticaria
  • anaphylaxis
  • celiac disease
  • hypersensitive reaction
  • latent tuberculosis
regulated by
  • TNF
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • staurosporine
  • TLR4
  • parthenolide
  • TGFB1
  • sirolimus
  • tretinoin
  • zymosan
  • TGFB3
regulates
  • Collagen(s)
  • leukotriene A4
  • glutathione
  • leukotriene C4
  • IL5
  • IL10
  • MCTR1
  • IL4
  • leukotriene
  • IL13
role in cell
  • activation
  • accumulation
  • formation in
  • quantity
  • mitogenesis
  • cellular infiltration by

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
  • microsomal fraction
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • perinuclear membrane
  • cellular membrane
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • endoplasmic reticulum membrane
  • outer nuclear membrane
  • nuclear envelope

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human LTC4S gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • leukotriene biosynthetic process
  • long-chain fatty acid biosynthetic process
  • leukotriene metabolic process

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nuclear envelope
  • endoplasmic reticulum membrane
  • nuclear membrane
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • membrane
  • endoplasmic reticulum
  • nuclear outer membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • identical protein binding
  • protein binding
  • glutathione peroxidase activity
  • glutathione transferase activity
  • enzyme activator activity
  • lipid binding
  • leukotriene-C4 synthase activity

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