PHEX — Phosphate regulating endopeptidase X-linked
PHEX belongs to a gene co-expression module in 1 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.
PHEX's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD4⁺ T cells | Tfh IL21 help B cell help | APBB2, CDYL2, GDF7, HIF1A, IL21, KIAA1671, MFHAS1, MYB +6 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Synonyms | HPDR, HPDR1, HYP, HYP1, PEX, XLH |
|---|---|
| Chromosome | X: 22032325-22494713 |
| Predicted location | Intracellular, Membrane |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Disease related genes, Enzymes, Human disease related genes, Plasma proteins, Potential drug targets, Predicted intracellular proteins, Predicted membrane proteins |
| Molecular function | Hydrolase, Metalloprotease, Protease |
| Biological process | Biomineralization |
Function
Peptidase that cleaves SIBLING (small integrin-binding ligand, N-linked glycoprotein)-derived ASARM peptides, thus regulating their biological activity. Cleaves ASARM peptides between Ser and Glu or Asp residues. Regulates osteogenic cell differentiation and bone mineralization through the cleavage of the MEPE-derived ASARM peptide. Promotes dentin mineralization and renal phosphate reabsorption by cleaving DMP1- and MEPE-derived ASARM peptides. Inhibits the cleavage of MEPE by CTSB/cathepsin B thus preventing MEPE degradation.
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.