Gene: ADAMTS7
Alternate names for this Gene: ADAM-TS 7|ADAM-TS7|ADAMTS-7
Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the ADAMTS (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs) family. Members of this family share several distinct protein modules, including a propeptide region, a metalloproteinase domain, a disintegrin-like domain, and a thrombospondin type 1 (TS) motif. Individual members of this family differ in the number of C-terminal TS motifs, and some have unique C-terminal domains. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate the mature enzyme. This enzyme contains two C-terminal TS motifs and may regulate vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) migration. Mutations in this gene may be associated with susceptibility to coronary artery disease.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 15
Location in Chromosome : 15q25.1
Description of this Gene: ADAM metallopeptidase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 7
Type of Gene: protein-coding