IMMP2L
Description
The IMMP2L (inner mitochondrial membrane peptidase subunit 2) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 7.
IMMP2L is a human gene located on chromosome 7 that encodes the inner mitochondrial membrane peptidase subunit 2 enzyme. This protein is essential for the transport of proteins within mitochondria. IMMP2L acts as a peptidase, removing transit peptides from proteins that are destined to be transported from the mitochondrial matrix across the inner membrane into the intermembrane space. This process ensures the proper localization of these proteins within the mitochondria. IMMP2L is known to process the nuclear encoded protein DIABLO. The IMMP2L gene has 18 exons and is located at chromosome band 7q31. The protein encoded by this gene has two isoforms due to alternative splicing. One isoform is 19.7 kDa in size and composed of 175 amino acids with a theoretical pI of 8.66. The other isoform is 12.3 kDa in size and composed of 110 amino acids with a theoretical pI of 9.42.
IMMP2L, also known as mitochondrial inner membrane peptidase subunit 2, plays a crucial role in the transport of proteins within mitochondria. It acts as a peptidase, removing transit peptides from proteins that are destined to be transported from the mitochondrial matrix across the inner membrane into the intermembrane space. This process ensures the proper localization of these proteins within the mitochondria. IMMP2L is known to process the nuclear encoded protein DIABLO.
IMMP2L is also known as IMMP2L-IT1, IMP2, IMP2-LIKE.
