Name

RTCB Gene

RNA 2',3'-cyclic phosphate and 5'-OH ligase

Enables RNA ligase (GTP) activity and vinculin binding activity. Involved in tRNA splicing, via endonucleolytic cleavage and ligation. Located in cytosol and nucleoplasm. Part of tRNA-splicing ligase complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

CGAS Gene

cyclic GMP-AMP synthase

Enables several functions, including 2',3'-cyclic GMP-AMP synthase activity; molecular condensate scaffold activity; and phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate binding activity. Involved in several processes, including defense response to symbiont; intracellular signal transduction; and regulation of defense response. Located in nuclear body; plasma membrane; and site of double-strand break. Is active in cytosol and nucleus. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

SMPD5 Gene

sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 5

Predicted to enable sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase activity. Predicted to be involved in ceramide biosynthetic process and sphingomyelin catabolic process. Predicted to act upstream of or within ceramide metabolic process. Predicted to be located in endoplasmic reticulum membrane and mitochondrial membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

SMPD4 Gene

sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 4, neutral membrane (neutral sphingomyelinase-3)

The protein encoded by this gene is a sphingomyelinase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of membrane sphingomyelin to form phosphorylcholine and ceramide. This gene is activated by DNA damage, cellular stress, and tumor necrosis factor, but it is downregulated by wild-type p53. The encoded protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi network. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2017]

SMPD1 Gene

sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 1, acid lysosomal

The protein encoded by this gene is a lysosomal acid sphingomyelinase that converts sphingomyelin to ceramide. The encoded protein also has phospholipase C activity. Defects in this gene are a cause of Niemann-Pick disease type A (NPA) and Niemann-Pick disease type B (NPB). Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2010]

SMPD3 Gene

sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 3, neutral membrane (neutral sphingomyelinase II)

Enables sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase activity. Involved in sphingomyelin catabolic process. Predicted to be located in plasma membrane. Predicted to be active in cytoplasm. Biomarker of pulmonary emphysema. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

SMPD2 Gene

sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 2, neutral membrane (neutral sphingomyelinase)

This gene encodes a protein which was initially identified as a sphingomyelinase based on sequence similarity between bacterial sphingomyelinases and a yeast protein. Subsequent studies showed that its biological function is less likely to be as a sphingomyelinase and instead as a lysophospholipase. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

PDE11A Gene

phosphodiesterase 11A

The 3',5'-cyclic nucleotides cAMP and cGMP function as second messengers in a wide variety of signal transduction pathways. 3',5'-cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases (PDEs) catalyze the hydrolysis of cAMP and cGMP to the corresponding 5'-monophosphates and provide a mechanism to downregulate cAMP and cGMP signaling. This gene encodes a member of the PDE protein superfamily. Mutations in this gene are a cause of Cushing disease and adrenocortical hyperplasia. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

GDPD2 Gene

glycerophosphodiester phosphodiesterase domain containing 2

This gene encodes a member of the glycerophosphodiester phosphodiesterase enzyme family. The encoded protein hydrolyzes glycerophosphoinositol to produce inositol 1-phosphate and glycerol. This protein may have a role in osteoblast differentiation and growth. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]

GDPD3 Gene

glycerophosphodiester phosphodiesterase domain containing 3

Enables phosphoric diester hydrolase activity. Involved in N-acylethanolamine metabolic process. Located in endoplasmic reticulum. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

GDPD4 Gene

glycerophosphodiester phosphodiesterase domain containing 4

Predicted to enable glycerophosphodiester phosphodiesterase activity. Predicted to be involved in lipid metabolic process. Predicted to be active in membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

GDPD5 Gene

glycerophosphodiester phosphodiesterase domain containing 5

Predicted to enable glycerophosphodiester phosphodiesterase activity. Predicted to be involved in negative regulation of Notch signaling pathway; positive regulation of cell cycle; and positive regulation of neuron differentiation. Predicted to act upstream of or within neuron differentiation and regulation of timing of cell differentiation. Predicted to be located in axon; neuronal cell body; and perinuclear endoplasmic reticulum. Predicted to be active in plasma membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

PDE7A Gene

phosphodiesterase 7A

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE) family, and PDE7 subfamily. This PDE hydrolyzes the second messenger, cAMP, which is a regulator and mediator of a number of cellular responses to extracellular signals. Thus, by regulating the cellular concentration of cAMP, this protein plays a key role in many important physiological processes. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2011]

TDP2 Gene

tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 2

This gene encodes a member of a superfamily of divalent cation-dependent phosphodiesterases. The encoded protein associates with CD40, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-75 and TNF receptor associated factors (TRAFs), and inhibits nuclear factor-kappa-B activation. This protein has sequence and structural similarities with APE1 endonuclease, which is involved in both DNA repair and the activation of transcription factors. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

LOC653513 Gene

phosphodiesterase 4D interacting protein pseudogene

TDP1 Gene

tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1

The protein encoded by this gene is involved in repairing stalled topoisomerase I-DNA complexes by catalyzing the hydrolysis of the phosphodiester bond between the tyrosine residue of topoisomerase I and the 3-prime phosphate of DNA. This protein may also remove glycolate from single-stranded DNA containing 3-prime phosphoglycolate, suggesting a role in repair of free-radical mediated DNA double-strand breaks. This gene is a member of the phospholipase D family and contains two PLD phosphodiesterase domains. Mutations in this gene are associated with the disease spinocerebellar ataxia with axonal neuropathy (SCAN1). [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2016]

ENPP7P13 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 7 pseudogene 13

ENPP7P11 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 7 pseudogene 11

LOC645262 Gene

phosphodiesterase 4D interacting protein-like

LOC100419366 Gene

phosphodiesterase 8B pseudogene

LOC100101483 Gene

glycerophosphocholine phosphodiesterase GDE1 homolog (S. cerevisiae) pseudogene

LOC100421279 Gene

phosphodiesterase 4D interacting protein pseudogene

GDPD1 Gene

glycerophosphodiester phosphodiesterase domain containing 1

This gene encodes a member of the glycerophosphodiester phosphodiesterase family of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of deacylated glycerophospholipids to glycerol phosphate and alcohol. The encoded protein is localized to the cytoplasm and concentrates near the perinuclear region. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

LOC100132057 Gene

phosphodiesterase 4D interacting protein pseudogene

LOC105376525 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase family member 7-like

ENPP7P9 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 7 pseudogene 9

ENPP7P8 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 7 pseudogene 8

ENPP7P2 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 7 pseudogene 2

ENPP7P1 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 7 pseudogene 1

ENPP7P7 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 7 pseudogene 7

ENPP7P4 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 7 pseudogene 4

PDE10A Gene

phosphodiesterase 10A

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase family. It plays a role in signal transduction by regulating the intracellular concentration of cyclic nucleotides. This protein can hydrolyze both cAMP and cGMP to the corresponding nucleoside 5' monophosphate, but has higher affinity for cAMP, and is more efficient with cAMP as substrate. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2011]

PDE8A Gene

phosphodiesterase 8A

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE) family, and PDE8 subfamily. This PDE hydrolyzes the second messenger, cAMP, which is a regulator and mediator of a number of cellular responses to extracellular signals. Thus, by regulating the cellular concentration of cAMP, this protein plays a key role in many important physiological processes. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Jul 2011]

PDE8B Gene

phosphodiesterase 8B

The protein encoded by this gene is a cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE) that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the second messenger cAMP. The encoded protein, which does not hydrolyze cGMP, is resistant to several PDE inhibitors. Defects in this gene are a cause of autosomal dominant striatal degeneration (ADSD). Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Jul 2010]

LOC199882 Gene

phosphodiesterase 4D interacting protein-like

PDE4DIPP1 Gene

phosphodiesterase 4D interacting protein pseudogene 1

GDE1 Gene

glycerophosphodiester phosphodiesterase 1

Predicted to enable glycerophosphodiester phosphodiesterase activity; glycerophosphoinositol glycerophosphodiesterase activity; and lysophospholipase activity. Predicted to be involved in N-acylethanolamine metabolic process; ethanolamine metabolic process; and phospholipid metabolic process. Predicted to be located in membrane. Predicted to be active in plasma membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

PDE4DIP Gene

phosphodiesterase 4D interacting protein

The protein encoded by this gene serves to anchor phosphodiesterase 4D to the Golgi/centrosome region of the cell. Defects in this gene may be a cause of myeloproliferative disorder (MBD) associated with eosinophilia. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2010]

LOC100996724 Gene

phosphodiesterase 4D interacting protein-like

PDE7B Gene

phosphodiesterase 7B

The 3',5'-cyclic nucleotides cAMP and cGMP function as second messengers in a wide variety of signal transduction pathways. 3',5'-cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases (PDEs) catalyze the hydrolysis of cAMP and cGMP to the corresponding 5'-monophosphates and provide a mechanism to downregulate cAMP and cGMP signaling. This gene encodes a cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase, a member of the cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase family.[provided by RefSeq, Apr 2009]

LOC100421267 Gene

phosphodiesterase 4D interacting protein pseudogene

ENPP6 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 6

Enables glycerophosphocholine cholinephosphodiesterase activity. Involved in choline metabolic process and lipid metabolic process. Located in extracellular region and plasma membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

ENPP7 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 7

The protein encoded by this gene is an intestinal alkaline sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase that converts sphingomyelin to ceramide and phosphocholine. The encoded protein is anchored in the cell membrane, and it may function to protect the intestinal mucosa from inflammation and tumorigenesis. This protein is glycosylated and also exhibits lysophosphatidylcholine hydrolase activity. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2016]

ENPP4 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 4 (putative)

Enables bis(5'-adenosyl)-triphosphatase activity. Involved in positive regulation of blood coagulation and purine ribonucleoside catabolic process. Located in extracellular exosome and membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

ENPP5 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 5 (putative)

This gene encodes a type-I transmembrane glycoprotein. Studies in rat suggest the encoded protein may play a role in neuronal cell communications. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2014]

ENPP2 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 2

The protein encoded by this gene functions as both a phosphodiesterase, which cleaves phosphodiester bonds at the 5' end of oligonucleotides, and a phospholipase, which catalyzes production of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) in extracellular fluids. LPA evokes growth factor-like responses including stimulation of cell proliferation and chemotaxis. This gene product stimulates the motility of tumor cells and has angiogenic properties, and its expression is upregulated in several kinds of carcinomas. The gene product is secreted and further processed to make the biologically active form. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2008]

ENPP3 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 3

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to a series of ectoenzymes that are involved in hydrolysis of extracellular nucleotides. These ectoenzymes possess ATPase and ATP pyrophosphatase activities and are type II transmembrane proteins. Expression of the related rat mRNA has been found in a subset of immature glial cells and in the alimentary tract. The corresponding rat protein has been detected in the pancreas, small intestine, colon, and liver. The human mRNA is expressed in glioma cells, prostate, and uterus. Expression of the human protein has been detected in uterus, basophils, and mast cells. Two transcript variants, one protein coding and the other non-protein coding, have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2015]

ENPP1 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1

This gene is a member of the ecto-nucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase (ENPP) family. The encoded protein is a type II transmembrane glycoprotein comprising two identical disulfide-bonded subunits. This protein has broad specificity and cleaves a variety of substrates, including phosphodiester bonds of nucleotides and nucleotide sugars and pyrophosphate bonds of nucleotides and nucleotide sugars. This protein may function to hydrolyze nucleoside 5' triphosphates to their corresponding monophosphates and may also hydrolyze diadenosine polyphosphates. Mutations in this gene have been associated with 'idiopathic' infantile arterial calcification, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine (OPLL), and insulin resistance. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

ENPP7P10 Gene

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 7 pseudogene 10

SMPDL3B Gene

sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase, acid-like 3B

Enables phosphoric diester hydrolase activity. Predicted to be involved in membrane lipid catabolic process; negative regulation of inflammatory response; and negative regulation of toll-like receptor signaling pathway. Located in extracellular exosome. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

SMPDL3A Gene

sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase, acid-like 3A

Enables phosphoric diester hydrolase activity and zinc ion binding activity. Involved in negative regulation of cGAS/STING signaling pathway and nucleoside triphosphate catabolic process. Located in extracellular exosome. Is active in extracellular space. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

SMPD4P2 Gene

sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 4, neutral membrane (neutral sphingomyelinase-3) pseudogene 2

SMPD4P1 Gene

sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 4, neutral membrane (neutral sphingomyelinase-3) pseudogene 1

PDE9A Gene

phosphodiesterase 9A

The protein encoded by this gene catalyzes the hydrolysis of cAMP and cGMP to their corresponding monophosphates. The encoded protein plays a role in signal transduction by regulating the intracellular concentration of these cyclic nucleotides. Multiple transcript variants encoding several different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

PDE1C Gene

phosphodiesterase 1C, calmodulin-dependent 70kDa

This gene encodes an enzyme that belongs to the 3'5'-cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase family. Members of this family catalyze hydrolysis of the cyclic nucleotides, cyclic adenosine monophosphate and cyclic guanosine monophosphate, to the corresponding nucleoside 5'-monophosphates. The enzyme encoded by this gene regulates proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells, and neointimal hyperplasia. This enzyme also plays a role in pathological vascular remodeling by regulating the stability of growth factor receptors, such as PDGF-receptor-beta. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]

PDE1B Gene

phosphodiesterase 1B, calmodulin-dependent

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE) family, and PDE1 subfamily. Members of the PDE1 family are calmodulin-dependent PDEs that are stimulated by a calcium-calmodulin complex. This PDE has dual-specificity for the second messengers, cAMP and cGMP, with a preference for cGMP as a substrate. cAMP and cGMP function as key regulators of many important physiological processes. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Jul 2011]

PDE1A Gene

phosphodiesterase 1A, calmodulin-dependent

Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases (PDEs) play a role in signal transduction by regulating intracellular cyclic nucleotide concentrations through hydrolysis of cAMP and/or cGMP to their respective nucleoside 5-prime monophosphates. Members of the PDE1 family, such as PDE1A, are Ca(2+)/calmodulin (see CALM1; MIM 114180)-dependent PDEs (CaM-PDEs) that are activated by calmodulin in the presence of Ca(2+) (Michibata et al., 2001 [PubMed 11342109]; Fidock et al., 2002 [PubMed 11747989]).[supplied by OMIM, Oct 2009]

PDE12 Gene

phosphodiesterase 12

Enables poly(A)-specific ribonuclease activity. Involved in several processes, including cellular response to interferon-alpha; innate immune response; and mRNA catabolic process. Located in mitochondrial matrix. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LOC100631376 Gene

sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 3, neutral membrane (neutral sphingomyelinase II) pseudogene

LOC150776 Gene

sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 4, neutral membrane (neutral sphingomyelinase-3) pseudogene

LOC728989 Gene

phosphodiesterase 4D interacting protein pseudogene

GPCPD1 Gene

glycerophosphocholine phosphodiesterase GDE1 homolog (S. cerevisiae)

Predicted to enable glycerophosphocholine phosphodiesterase activity. Predicted to be involved in glycerophospholipid catabolic process. Predicted to act upstream of or within skeletal muscle tissue development. Predicted to be located in cytosol. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LOC100421269 Gene

phosphodiesterase 4D interacting protein pseudogene

PDE4A Gene

phosphodiesterase 4A, cAMP-specific

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE) family, and PDE4 subfamily. This PDE hydrolyzes the second messenger, cAMP, which is a regulator and mediator of a number of cellular responses to extracellular signals. Thus, by regulating the cellular concentration of cAMP, this protein plays a key role in many important physiological processes. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Jul 2011]

PDE4B Gene

phosphodiesterase 4B, cAMP-specific

This gene is a member of the type IV, cyclic AMP (cAMP)-specific, cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE) family. The encoded protein regulates the cellular concentrations of cyclic nucleotides and thereby play a role in signal transduction. Altered activity of this protein has been associated with schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder. Alternative splicing and the use of alternative promoters results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2014]

PDE4C Gene

phosphodiesterase 4C, cAMP-specific

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE) family, and PDE4 subfamily. This PDE hydrolyzes the second messenger, cAMP, which is a regulator and mediator of a number of cellular responses to extracellular signals. Thus, by regulating the cellular concentration of cAMP, this protein plays a key role in many important physiological processes. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Jul 2011]

PDE4D Gene

phosphodiesterase 4D, cAMP-specific

This gene encodes one of four mammalian counterparts to the fruit fly 'dunce' gene. The encoded protein has 3',5'-cyclic-AMP phosphodiesterase activity and degrades cAMP, which acts as a signal transduction molecule in multiple cell types. This gene uses different promoters to generate multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants that encode functional proteins.[provided by RefSeq, Sep 2009]