Gene:
transmembrane protease, serine 4
Gene ID:
191061
Symbol:
TMPRSS4
Species:
1000
Description:
This gene encodes a member of the serine protease family. Serine proteases are known to be involved in a variety of biological processes, whose malfunction often leads to human diseases and disorders. This gene was identified as a gene overexpressed in pancreatic carcinoma. The encoded protein is membrane bound with a N-terminal anchor sequence and a glycosylated extracellular region containing the serine protease domain. Two alternative transcripts encoding different isoforms have been described.