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PDE5A phosphodiesterase 5A

Gene ID: 8654, updated on 14-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CN5A; PDE5; CGB-PDE

Summary

This gene encodes a cGMP-binding, cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase, a member of the cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase family. This phosphodiesterase specifically hydrolyzes cGMP to 5'-GMP. It is involved in the regulation of intracellular concentrations of cyclic nucleotides and is important for smooth muscle relaxation in the cardiovascular system. Alternative splicing of this gene results in three transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
4q26
Sequence:
Chromosome: 4; NC_000004.12 (119494403..119628804, complement)
Total number of exons:
24

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