PRCP
LOCUS ID5547
GENE_SYMBOLPRCP
GENE NAMEprolylcarboxypeptida
SYNONYMNSPCP, HUMPCP
CHROMOSOME11
HOMOLOGENE ID55867
microRNAsNANA
GENE SUMMARY
This gene encodes a member of the peptidase S28 family of serine exopeptidases. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate the mature lysosomal prolylcarboxypeptidase. This enzyme cleaves C-terminal amino acids linked to proline in peptides such as angiotension II, III and des-Arg9-bradykinin. The cleavage occurs at acidic pH, but the enzyme activity is retained with some substrates at neutral pH. This enzyme has been shown to be an activator of the cell matrix-associated

OBSERVATIONS

Complication Evidence PMID
Nephropathy1. After 32 weeks, ZDF rats showed continuously altered expression in PRCP and inflammatory markers, which was linked to severe hyperglycemia and nephropathy.26362276
Cardiovascular1. Study suggests that increased plasma PRCP level is associated with cardiovascular risk factors, such as atherosclerosis, inflammation, and diabetes.26362276
Atherosclerosis1. Study suggests that increased plasma PRCP level is associated with cardiovascular risk factors, such as atherosclerosis, inflammation, and diabetes.26362276