CECR1 (cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1) gene encodes a member of the family of adenosine deaminase growth factors (ADGFs) that have sequence similarity with classical adenosine deaminase (ADA) at the C-terminus. CECR1 is mainly expressed in fetal heart and kidney and in adult heart, lung and kidney. It contains an ADA (adenosine deaminase) domain and functions by regulating the level of extra-cellular adenosine. It is extensively glycosylated and contains a conserved disulfide bond and a signal peptide. This gene is mapped to human chromosome 22q11.2.
Synonyms: Anti-Cat eye syndrome critical region protein 1 precursor antibody produced in rabbit
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Biochem Physiol Actions: CECR1 (cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1) is also called as ADA2 (adenosine deaminase 2) and plays a role in the degradation of extracellular adenosine, which acts as a signaling molecule in several cellular processes. ADA2 is secreted by differentiating monocytes and may function in the regulation of cell proliferation and differentiation. It is bound to the cell surface via proteoglycans and certain adenosine deaminase receptors. It promotes T cell-dependent differentiation of monocytes into macrophages and promotes proliferation of macrophages. It may serve as a drug candidate to regulate the immune responses during inflammation and cancer. Defects in this gene are associated with Cat eye syndrome and is responsible for some of the phenotype observed in this syndrome.
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