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MBTPS2 membrane bound transcription factor peptidase, site 2

Gene ID: 51360, updated on 14-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: S2P; IFAP; KFSD; OI19; KFSDX; OLMSX; BRESEK

Summary

This gene encodes a intramembrane zinc metalloprotease, which is essential in development. This protease functions in the signal protein activation involved in sterol control of transcription and the ER stress response. Mutations in this gene have been associated with ichthyosis follicularis with atrichia and photophobia (IFAP syndrome); IFAP syndrome has been quantitatively linked to a reduction in cholesterol homeostasis and ER stress response.[provided by RefSeq, Aug 2009]

Genomic context

Location:
Xp22.12
Sequence:
Chromosome: X; NC_000023.11 (21839617..21885423)
Total number of exons:
11

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