The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the peptidase family S14 and hydrolyzes proteins into small peptides in the presence of ATP and magnesium. The protein is transported into mitochondrial matrix and is associated with the inner mitochondrial membrane. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Forensic Context
A study in humans demonstrated that the CLPP gene expression was significantly down-regulated in the subcutaneous adipose tissue of heavier co-twins within BMI-discordant monozygotic twin pairs, where this down-regulation was part of a broader suppression of mitochondrial unfolded protein response (UPRmt) genes associated with acquired obesity and metabolic dysfunction [Jukarainen et al. DOI:10.1210/jc.2015-3095].