Gene: ENPEP
Alternate names for this Gene: APA|CD249|gp160
Gene Summary: The ENPEP gene encodes glutamyl aminopeptidase, a type II integral membrane protein with an extracellular zinc-binding domain. This protein can upregulate blood pressure by cleaving the N-terminal aspartate from angiotensin II, and can regulate blood vessel formation and enhance tumorigenesis in some tissues. Along with ANPEP and DPP4, ENPEP was found to be a candidate co-receptor for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 4
Location in Chromosome : 4q25
Description of this Gene: glutamyl aminopeptidase
Type of Gene: protein-coding