Gene:
proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 2
Gene ID:
199677
Symbol:
PCSK2
Species:
1000
Description:
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the subtilisin-like proprotein convertase family. The members of this family are proprotein convertases that process latent precursor proteins into their biologically active products. This encoded protein is a proinsulin-processing enzyme that plays a key role in regulating insulin biosynthesis. It is also known to cleave proopiomelanocortin, proenkephalin, prodynorphin and proluteinizing-hormone-releasing hormone. The use of alternate polyadenylation sites has been found for this gene.