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CPE carboxypeptidase E

Gene ID: 1363, updated on 17-Jun-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CPH; BDVS; IDDHH

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the M14 family of metallocarboxypeptidases. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate the mature peptidase. This peripheral membrane protein cleaves C-terminal amino acid residues and is involved in the biosynthesis of peptide hormones and neurotransmitters, including insulin. This protein may also function independently of its peptidase activity, as a neurotrophic factor that promotes neuronal survival, and as a sorting receptor that binds to regulated secretory pathway proteins, including prohormones. Mutations in this gene are implicated in type 2 diabetes. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2015]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
BDV syndrome
MedGen: C5543403OMIM: 619326GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
4q32.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 4; NC_000004.12 (165379008..165498547)
Total number of exons:
9

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