Gene: CPB1

Alternate names for this Gene: CPB|PASP|PCPB

Gene Summary: Three different procarboxypeptidases A and two different procarboxypeptidases B have been isolated. The B1 and B2 forms differ from each other mainly in isoelectric point. Carboxypeptidase B1 is a highly tissue-specific protein and is a useful serum marker for acute pancreatitis and dysfunction of pancreatic transplants. It is not elevated in pancreatic carcinoma.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 3

Location in Chromosome : 3q24

Description of this Gene: carboxypeptidase B1

Type of Gene: protein-coding