Pcsk5

This gene encodes a subtilisin-like proprotein convertase that mediates posttranslational endoproteolytic processing of various proprotein substrates traversing the secretory pathway. The encoded protein is an inactive zymogen that undergoes autoproteolytic processing in the endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi network to generate an active enzyme. Mice lacking the encoded protein die at an early embryonic stage. Conditional inactivation this gene in the epiblast but not in the extraembryonic tissue bypasses embryonic lethality but results in death at birth. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2015]

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 mouse Pcsk5 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.

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

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Pcsk5 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.