Primary Identifier | MGI:98289 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 2 | NCBI Gene Number | 20394 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Enables enzyme inhibitor activity. Involved in intracellular protein transport; peptide hormone processing; and regulation of hormone secretion. Is active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including gut; lung; nervous system; and sensory organ. Used to study pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease. Orthologous to human SCG5 (secretogranin V). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for disruptions in this gene often die before weaning and display a variety of metabolic defects. [provided by MGI curators] |