Cpa4 Gene Summary [Mouse]

This gene encodes a member of the carboxypeptidase A family of zinc metalloproteases that could be involved in the histone hyperacetylation pathway. The encoded preproprotein undergoes proteolytic processing that removes the N-terminal activation peptide to generate a functional enzyme. This gene is located in a cluster of carboxypeptidase genes on chromosome 6. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Cpa4
Official Name
carboxypeptidase A4 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1919041]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000039070
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 71791 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000039070
Aliases carboxypeptidase A4
Synonyms 1110019K20Rik, carboxypeptidase A4, CPA3, RGD1563619
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 Cpa4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Zinc carboxypeptidase
  • Zn_pept domain
  • peptidase
  • metallocarboxypeptidase
  • protein binding
  • M14 family of metallocarboxypeptidases and related proteins
  • Carboxypeptidase activation peptide

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Cpa4 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.
disease
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • metastatic colorectal cancer
  • diabetic nephropathy
regulated by
regulates
  • PPP2C
  • peptide
  • hormone
role in cell
  • expression in

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 mouse Cpa4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • peptide catabolic process
  • proteolysis
  • hormone catabolic process

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • zinc ion binding
  • metallocarboxypeptidase activity

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