Primary Identifier | MGI:1277116 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 7 | NCBI Gene Number | 18584 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Enables 3',5'-cyclic-AMP phosphodiesterase activity. Involved in cellular response to epidermal growth factor stimulus and positive regulation of ERK1 and ERK2 cascade. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; gut gland; integumental system; nervous system; and skeleton. Orthologous to human PDE8A (phosphodiesterase 8A). PHENOTYPE: Targeted disruption of this gene results in a 4-fold increase in basal release of testosterone in isolated Leydig cells as well as a significant increase in the sensitivity to luteinizing hormone, measured as testosterone released into the media. [provided by MGI curators] |