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CPQ carboxypeptidase Q

Gene ID: 10404, updated on 2-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: LDP; PGCP

Summary

This gene encodes a metallopeptidase that belongs to the peptidase M28 family. The encoded protein may catalyze the cleavage of dipeptides with unsubstituted terminals into amino acids. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2013]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
A genome-wide association study of sleep habits and insomnia.
GeneReviews: Not available
GWAS of DNA methylation variation within imprinting control regions suggests parent-of-origin association.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
8q22.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 8; NC_000008.11 (96645242..97143501)
Total number of exons:
8

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