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PIP prolactin induced protein

Gene ID: 5304, updated on 3-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: GPIP4; BRST-2; GCDFP15; GCDFP-15

Summary

Enables IgG binding activity; aspartic-type endopeptidase activity; and identical protein binding activity. Involved in several processes, including detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste; negative regulation of T cell apoptotic process; and positive regulation of gene expression. Located in extracellular space and nucleus. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Nov 2024]

Genomic context

Location:
7q34
Sequence:
Chromosome: 7; NC_000007.14 (143132077..143139739)
Total number of exons:
4

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