Prss21 Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable serine-type endopeptidase activity. Involved in spermatogenesis. Predicted to be located in membrane. Predicted to be active in extracellular space. Orthologous to human PRSS21 (serine protease 21). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Prss21
Official Name
serine protease 21 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:727870]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000047969
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 353251 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000047969
Aliases serine protease 21
Synonyms 1700023E12Rik, Esp-1, mT4, Resp-1, serine protease 21, TESP5, testisin
Species
Rat, Rattus norvegicus
OrthologiesMouse

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 rat Prss21 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
  • trypsin
  • Tryp_SPc
  • serine endopeptidase
  • serine-type peptidase
  • peptidase
  • Domain of unknown function (DUF1986)

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Prss21 gene in rat 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
  • teratozoospermia
  • oligozoospermia
  • hairpin sperm flagellum
regulated by
  • tosylphenylalanyl chloromethyl ketone
  • tosyllysine chloromethyl ketone
  • Pi PLC
  • 4-aminobenzamidine
  • ACE
  • phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride
  • isoflurophate
role in cell
  • formation
  • abnormal morphology
  • function
  • detachment

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • membrane fraction
  • outer membranes
  • cellular membrane
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • sperm tail
  • sperm head
  • cytoplasmic droplets

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