Gene Symbol | BACE2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 25825 |
Full Name | beta-site APP-cleaving enzyme 2 |
Synonyms | AEPLC,ALP56,ASP1,ASP21,BAE2,CDA13,CEAP1,DRAP |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes an integral membrane glycoprotein that functions as an aspartic protease. The encoded protein cleaves amyloid precursor protein into amyloid beta peptide, which is a critical step in the etiology of Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome. The protein precursor is further processed into an active mature peptide. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2013]. |
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