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Symbol PTGDS contributors: mct - updated : 17-05-2011
HGNC name prostaglandin D2 synthase 21kDa (brain)
HGNC id 9592
Location 9q34.3      Physical location : 139.871.955 - 139.876.193
Synonym name
  • lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase
  • PGD2 synthase
  • glutathione-independent PGD synthase
  • prostaglandin H2 D-isomerase
  • prostaglandin D synthase
  • beta-trace protein
  • cerebrin-28
  • Synonym symbol(s) PDS, PGD2, PGDS, PGDS2, L-PGDS, DP, L-PGDS
    EC.number 5.3.99.2
    DNA
    TYPE functioning gene
    SPECIAL FEATURE head to head
    STRUCTURE 5.19 kb     7 Exon(s)
    10 Kb 5' upstream gene genomic sequence study
    MAPPING cloned Y linked N status provisional
    RNA
    TRANSCRIPTS type messenger
    identificationnb exonstypebpproduct
    ProteinkDaAAspecific expressionYearPubmed
    7 - 837 - 190 - Fujimori (2007)
    EXPRESSION
    Type
       expressed in (based on citations)
    organ(s)
    SystemOrgan level 1Organ level 2Organ level 3Organ level 4LevelPubmedSpeciesStageRna symbol
    Nervousbrain   highly Homo sapiens
    tissue
    SystemTissueTissue level 1Tissue level 2LevelPubmedSpeciesStageRna symbol
    Nervouscentral    Homo sapiens
    cells
    SystemCellPubmedSpeciesStageRna symbol
    Lymphoid/ImmuneB cell
    Lymphoid/Immunedendritic cell
    Lymphoid/Immunemacrophage
    cell lineage
    cell lines
    fluid/secretion
    at STAGE
    PROTEIN
    PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    STRUCTURE
    motifs/domains
    conjugated GlycoP
    HOMOLOGY
    interspecies homolog to rattus Ptgds
    Homologene
    FAMILY
  • calycin superfamily
  • lipocalin family
  • CATEGORY enzyme , transport
    SUBCELLULAR LOCALIZATION     intracellular
    intracellular,cytoplasm,organelle,Golgi
    intracellular,nucleus
    basic FUNCTION
  • glutathione-independent prostaglandin D synthase that catalyzes the conversion of prostaglandin H2 (PGH2) to postaglandin D2 (PGD2)
  • involved in the regulation of non-rapid eye movement sleep
  • newly identified melanocyte marker
  • play important roles in both maturation and maintenance of the central nervous system and male reproductive system
  • PTGDS and its receptor chemoattractant receptor homologous molecule expressed on T(h)2 cells (GPR44) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous allergic diseases
  • new regulator of tumor vascular permeability
  • in addition to promoting the recruitment and activation of Th2 cells, may also impede the resolution of allergic inflammation through inhibiting apoptosis of Th2 cells
  • beneficial for protecting the brain against transient and permanent cerebral ischemia
  • catalyses the formation of prostaglandin D(2) (PGD(2)) and also functions as a transporter for lipophilic ligands, including all-trans retinoic acid (RA)
  • lipocalin-type enzyme involved in the metabolism of arachidonic acid and plays a key role in the regulation of sleep, allergy, pain sensation, and the development of male reproductive organs
  • CELLULAR PROCESS
    PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESS
    PATHWAY
    metabolism
    signaling
    a component
    INTERACTION
    DNA
    RNA
    small molecule
    protein
    cell & other
    REGULATION
    induced by IL-1 beta and thyroid hormone
    ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
    corresponding disease(s)
    Other morbid association(s)
    TypeGene ModificationChromosome rearrangementProtein expressionProtein Function
    constitutional     --over  
    in cardiac hypertrophy
    Susceptibility
    Variant & Polymorphism
    Candidate gene
    Marker
    Therapy target
    SystemTypeDisorderPubmed
    cancer  
    PTGDS agonism may be exploited as a potential therapy for the treatment of cancer
    neurologyneurodegenerative 
    utilized as potential targets to prevent damage following either acute or potentially chronic neurological disorders
    ANIMAL & CELL MODELS