Gene: CPA1
Alternate names for this Gene: CPA
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a member of the carboxypeptidase A family of zinc metalloproteases. This enzyme is produced in the pancreas and preferentially cleaves C-terminal branched-chain and aromatic amino acids from dietary proteins. This gene and several family members are present in a gene cluster on chromosome 7. Mutations in this gene may be linked to chronic pancreatitis, while elevated protein levels may be associated with pancreatic cancer.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 7
Location in Chromosome : 7q32.2
Description of this Gene: carboxypeptidase A1
Type of Gene: protein-coding