CAPNS1

Calpains are a ubiquitous, well-conserved family of calcium-dependent, cysteine proteases. Calpain families have been implicated in neurodegenerative processes, as their activation can be triggered by calcium influx and oxidative stress. Calpain I and II are heterodimeric with distinct large subunits associated with common small subunits, all of which are encoded by different genes. This gene encodes a small subunit common to both calpain I and II and is associated with myotonic dystrophy. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq]

calpain, small subunit 1

Regulatory subunit of the calcium-regulated non-lysosomal thiol-protease which catalyzes limited proteolysis of substrates involved in cytoskeletal remodeling and signal transduction.

Cornification Source: Reactome
Extracellular matrix disassembly Source: Reactome
Positive regulation of cell population proliferation Source: ProtInc
Regulation of macroautophagy Source: ParkinsonsUK-UCL

Cytoplasm; Cell membrane. Translocates to the plasma membrane upon calcium binding.