Gene: CPA2

Alternate names for this Gene: -

Gene Summary: Three different forms of human pancreatic procarboxypeptidase A have been isolated. The encoded protein represents the A2 form, which is a monomeric protein with different biochemical properties from the A1 and A3 forms. The A2 form of pancreatic procarboxypeptidase acts on aromatic C-terminal residues and is a secreted protein.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 7

Location in Chromosome : 7q32.2

Description of this Gene: carboxypeptidase A2

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs199695765 in CPA2 gene and Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia Lymphoma PMID 27114598 2016 Clinical and Genetic Risk Factors for Acute Pancreatitis in Patients With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.