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PCSK4
Official Full Name
proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 4
Background
This gene encodes a member of the subtilisin-like proprotein convertase family. These enzymes process latent precursor;proteins into their biologically active products. The encoded protein plays a critical role in reproduction and;processes multiple prohormones including pro-pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating protein (proPACAP) and;pro-insulin-like growth factor II.
Synonyms
PCSK4; proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 4; DKFZp434B217; MGC34749; PC4; SPC5; Proprotein convertase PC4; proprotein convertase 4