Description
Product Characteristics:
Serine-type endopeptidase involved in atrial natriuretic peptide hormone (NPPA) processing. Converts through proteolytic cleavage the non-functional propeptide NPPA into the active hormone, thereby regulating blood pressure in heart and promoting natriuresis, diuresis and vasodilation. Proteolytic cleavage of pro-NPPA also plays a role in female pregnancy by promoting trophoblast invasion and spiral artery remodeling in uterus. Also acts as a regulator of sodium reabsorption in kidney. May also process pro-NPPB the B-type natriuretic peptide. Isoform 2: has weaker endopeptidase activity compared to isoform 1.
Subcellular location: Secreted, Cell membrane
Synonyms: CRN, ATC2, Lrp4, PEE5, TMPRSS10, Atrial natriuretic peptide-converting enzyme, Corin, Heart-specific serine proteinase ATC2, Pro-ANP-converting enzyme, Transmembrane protease serine 10
Target Information: This gene encodes a member of the type II transmembrane serine protease class of the trypsin superfamily. Members of this family are composed of multiple structurally distinct domains. The encoded protein converts pro-atrial natriuretic peptide to biologically active atrial natriuretic peptide, a cardiac hormone that regulates blood volume and pressure. This protein may also function as a pro-brain-type natriuretic peptide convertase. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]