PGC - progastricsin Gene
Also Known as PEPC; PGII
Species: Homo sapiens
About PGC
This gene has 4 transcripts (splice variants), 165 orthologues and 9 paralogues. Restricted expression toward stomach (RPKM 7385.5).
Summary
This gene encodes an aspartic proteinase that belongs to the peptidase family A1. The encoded protein is a digestive enzyme that is produced in the stomach and constitutes a major component of the gastric mucosa. This protein is also secreted into the serum. This protein is synthesized as an inactive zymogen that includes a highly basic prosegment. This enzyme is converted into its active mature form at low pH by sequential cleavage of the prosegment that is carried out by the enzyme itself. Polymorphisms in this gene are associated with susceptibility to gastric cancers. Serum levels of this enzyme are used as a biomarker for certain gastric diseases including Helicobacter pylori related gastritis. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. A pseudogene of this gene is found on chromosome 1. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]
PGC Products (2)
| mRNA | Protein | Name |
|---|---|---|
| NM_001166424.2 | NP_001159896.1 | gastricsin isoform 2 preproprotein |
| NM_002630.4 | NP_002621.1 | gastricsin isoform 1 preproprotein |
| Molecular Function GO Annotation | Evidence | References | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| enables aspartic-type endopeptidase activity |
IMP
IMP: Inferred from mutant phenotype
|
12759353 | GOA |
| Biological Process GO Annotation | Evidence | References | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| involved in positive regulation of antibacterial peptide production |
IMP
IMP: Inferred from mutant phenotype
|
12759353 | GOA |
| Cellular Component GO Annotation | Evidence | References | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| located in extracellular space |
IDA
IDA: Inferred from direct assay
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12759353 | GOA |
PGC Protein Structure
A1_Propeptide: A1 Propeptide (18 - 46)
Asp: Eukaryotic aspartyl protease (72 - 387)
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- 388 a.a.
| Protein Preferred Names | Protein Names | |
|---|---|---|
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gastricsin |
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Recombinant PGC Proteins
| Cat. No. | Product Name | Accession | Purity |
|---|---|---|---|
| HY-P77131 | Pepsinogen C/PGC Protein, Human (His) | P20142-1/NP_002621.1 (I153-I239) | ≥ 95%, as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE. |
| HY-P77132 | Pepsinogen C/PGC Protein, Human (HEK293, His) | P20142-1/NP_002621.1 (A17-A388) | ≥ 95%, as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE. |
Related Diseases
| Diseases | Alias | |
|---|---|---|
| Gastritis |
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| Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism 14 With Or Without Anosmia |
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| Gastroesophageal Reflux |
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| Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder |
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Orthologs Information
| Species | Symbol | Source | ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattus norvegicus | PGC | RGD | RGD:3943 |
| Felis catus | PGC | VGNC | VGNC:68812 |
| Bos taurus | PGC | VGNC | VGNC:32785 |
| Mus musculus | PGC | MGD | MGI:98909 |
| Canis familiaris | PGC | VGNC | VGNC:57228 |
| Macaca mulatta | PGC | VGNC | VGNC:83442 |
| Others | PGC | NCBI |