Primary Identifier | MGI:97612 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 7 | NCBI Gene Number | 18793 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Predicted to enable enzyme binding activity; protein domain specific binding activity; and signaling receptor binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including positive regulation of release of cytochrome c from mitochondria; regulation of protein metabolic process; and regulation of signal transduction. Located in plasma membrane. Part of serine-type endopeptidase complex. Is expressed in several structures, including decidua; early conceptus; and spleen. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in rheumatoid arthritis. Orthologous to human PLAUR (plasminogen activator, urokinase receptor). PHENOTYPE: Homozygotes for a null allele exhibit chronic inflammation, macrophage dysfunction, and reduced angiogenesis. Homozygotes for another null allele show neutrophil dysfunction, increased anxiety, loss of GABAergic neurons, myoclonus, and susceptibility to bacterial infection and PTZ -induced seizures. [provided by MGI curators] |