Full name: protein S (alpha)

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Summary: This gene encodes a vitamin K-dependent protein with key roles in multiple biological processes including coagulation, apoptosis and vasculogenesis. The encoded protein undergoes proteolytic processing to generate a mature protein which is secreted into the plasma. Mice lacking the encoded protein die in utero from a fulminant coagulopathy and associated hemorrhages. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2015]

Expression: Ubiquitous expression in placenta adult (RPKM 16.0), bladder adult (RPKM 11.9) and 27 other tissues

Gene size: 75040bp

Exon count: 16