Klk7 Gene Summary [Mouse]

This gene encodes a member of the kallikrein subfamily of serine proteases that are involved in diverse physiological functions such as skin desquamation, tooth enamel formation, seminal liquefaction, synaptic neural plasticity and brain function. The encoded preproprotein undergoes proteolytic cleavage of the activation peptide to generate the functional enzyme. This gene is located in a cluster of several related kallikrein genes on chromosome 7. [provided by RefSeq, May 2016]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Klk7
Official Name
kallikrein related-peptidase 7 (chymotryptic, stratum corneum) [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1346336]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000030713
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 23993 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000030713
Aliases kallikrein related-peptidase 7 (chymotryptic, stratum corneum)
Synonyms hK7, kallikrein-related peptidase 7, kallikrein related-peptidase 7 (chymotryptic, stratum corneum), PRSS6, SCCE
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

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 mouse Klk7 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
  • tissue kallikrein
  • trypsin
  • Tryp_SPc
  • serine-type peptidase
  • peptidase
  • metalloendopeptidase

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Klk7 gene in mouse 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
  • preeclampsia
  • atopic dermatitis
  • ovarian cancer
  • psoriasis
  • serous ovarian cancer
  • organismal death
  • delayed hypersensitive reaction
  • pruritus
  • hyperkeratosis
regulated by
  • GLI1
  • Klk1b1 (includes others)
  • dihydrotestosterone
  • PI3
  • tretinoin
  • ST14
  • ZAP70
  • CD247
  • Ca2+
  • tetradecanoylphorbol acetate
role in cell
  • migration
  • proliferation
  • survival
  • disassembly

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
  • cornified envelope
  • alveolar epithelial lamellar bodies

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Klk7 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • extracellular matrix disassembly
  • proteolysis
  • positive regulation of antibacterial peptide production
  • epidermis development

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • cornified envelope
  • extracellular space
  • secretory granule
  • epidermal lamellar body
  • extracellular region

Molecular Function

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

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