Semenogelin I

Semenogelin-1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SEMG1 gene.[3][4][5] The protein encoded by this gene is the predominant protein in semen. The encoded secreted protein is involved in the formation of a gel matrix that encases ejaculated spermatozoa. The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) protease processes this protein into smaller peptides, with each possibly having a separate function. The proteolysis process breaks down the gel matrix and allows the spermatozoa to move more freely. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[5]

SEMG1
Identifiers
AliasesSEMG1, CT103, SEMG, SGI, dJ172H20.2, Semenogelin I, semenogelin 1
External IDsOMIM: 182140 HomoloGene: 130511 GeneCards: SEMG1
Orthologs
SpeciesHumanMouse
Entrez

6406

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Ensembl

ENSG00000124233

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UniProt

P04279

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RefSeq (mRNA)

NM_198139
NM_003007

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RefSeq (protein)

NP_002998

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Location (UCSC)Chr 20: 45.21 – 45.21 Mbn/a
PubMed search[2]n/a
Wikidata
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