Gene information for UCHL1 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
| Entrez gene ID | 7345 |
| Official gene symbol | UCHL1 |
| Full name | ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal esterase L1 (ubiquitin thiolesterase) |
| Aliases | ,PARK5,PGP 9.5,PGP9.5,PGP95,Uch-L1, |
| Gene summary | The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the peptidase C12 family. This enzyme is a thiol protease that hydrolyzes a peptide bond at the C-terminal glycine of ubiquitin. This gene is specifically expressed in the neurons and in cells of the diffuse neuroendocrine system. Mutations in this gene may be associated with Parkinson disease. |
| Location | Chromosome: 4 Locus: |
| Gene position | 41258898 - 41270446 Map Viewer |
| OMIM ID | 191342 |
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