Gene Symbol | PITRM1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 10531 |
Full Name | pitrilysin metallopeptidase 1 |
Synonyms | MP1,PreP |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
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Summary | The protein encoded by this gene is an ATP-dependent metalloprotease that degrades post-cleavage mitochondrial transit peptides. The encoded protein binds zinc and can also degrade amyloid beta A4 protein, suggesting a possible role in Alzheimer's disease. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2016]. |