SERPINA2 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the serpin family of proteins, a group of proteins that inhibit serine proteases. The encoded intracellular glycoprotein is localized at the endoplasmic reticulum. This gene is a polymorphic pseudogene, with the non-functional allele being predominant in some populations. Some individuals, as represented by the reference genome allele, contain a 2kb coding region deletion and a start code mutation. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2014]

Details

Type
Polymorphic Pseudogene
Official Symbol
SERPINA2
Official Name
serpin family A member 2 (gene/pseudogene) [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:8985]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000258597
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 390502 Ensembl: ENSG00000258597
Aliases serpin family A member 2 (gene/pseudogene), protease inhibitor 1 (alpha-1-antitrypsin)-like, alpha-1 antitrypsin-related protein
Synonyms ARGS, ATR, PIL, psiATR, SERPINA2P, serpin family A member 2 (gene/pseudogene)
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 SERPINA2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • SERine Proteinase INhibitors (serpin) family
  • serine protease inhibitor activity
  • protein binding
  • Serpin (serine protease inhibitor)

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
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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
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human SERPINA2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of endopeptidase activity

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • serine-type endopeptidase inhibitor activity
  • protein binding

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