TMPRSS6
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
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Transmembrane protease, serine 6 (also known as matriptase-2) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TMPRSS6 gene.[5]
AliasesTMPRSS6, IRIDA, transmembrane protease, serine 6, matriptase-2, transmembrane serine protease 6
External IDsOMIM: 609862; MGI: 1919003; HomoloGene: 12408; GeneCards: TMPRSS6; OMA:TMPRSS6 - orthologs
Based on twin studies, mutations in TMPRSS6 gene have a correlation with iron deficiency predisposition.[6]
The protein encoded by this gene is a type II transmembrane serine proteinase that is found attached to the cell surface. The encoded protein may be involved in matrix remodeling processes in the liver.[5]