kpc-1 encodes two isoforms of a Kex2/subtilisin-like proprotein convertase that is a member of the subtilase family of calcium-dependent serine endoproteinases that includes mammalian furin (OMIM:136950) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Kex2p; KPC-1 is required for normal growth and locomotion and is likely responsible for the processing of transforming growth factor (TGF) beta proproteins encoded by daf-7, dbl-1, and unc-129.
Enables serine-type endopeptidase activity and signaling receptor binding activity. Involved in several processes, including neuron development; positive regulation of developmental process; and protein processing. Located in neuronal cell body. Expressed in several structures, including PVD; epithelial cell; nervous system; pharyngeal-intestinal valve; and pharynx. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in arteriosclerosis; colon adenocarcinoma; and colorectal adenocarcinoma. Is an ortholog of human FURIN (furin, paired basic amino acid cleaving enzyme).
Map position created from combination of previous interpolated map position (based on known location of sequence) and allele information. Therefore this is not a genetic map position based on recombination frequencies or genetic experiments. This was done on advice of the CGC.