GeneID: 317

Description:
This gene encodes a member of the subtilisin-like proprotein convertase family. These enzymes are involved in the proteolytic conversion of precursor proteins to their active forms by selective cleavage at paired basic amino acids, recognizing the RXXX[KR]R consensus motif. Substrates for these enzymes range from prohormones to precursors for growth factors to cell surface receptors and viral surface glycoproteins. Genetic variance in PCSK5 gene associated with episodes of pain in patients with sickle cell disease.

Synonyms: PC5 , PC6 , PC6A , SPC6

Comments:
N/A

Number of entries/variants: 1

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2. Cao H, Mok A, Miskie B, Hegele RA, Single-nucleotide polymorphisms of the proprotein convertase subtilisin/ kexin type 5 (PCSK5) gene., J. Hum. Genet., 46(12), 730-2, 2001 PubMed
3. Galarneau G, Coady S, Garrett ME, Jeffries N, Puggal M, Paltoo D, Soldano K, Guasch A, Ashley-Koch AE, Telen MJ, Kutlar A, Lettre G, Papanicolaou GJ, Gene-centric association study of acute chest syndrome and painful crisis in sickle cell disease patients., Blood , 122(3), 434-42, 2013 PubMed