EPB41 Gene Summary

The protein encoded by this gene, together with spectrin and actin, constitute the red cell membrane cytoskeletal network. This complex plays a critical role in erythrocyte shape and deformability. Mutations in this gene are associated with type 1 elliptocytosis (EL1). Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
EPB41
Official Name
erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:3377]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000159023
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 2035 Ensembl: ENSG00000159023
Aliases erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1
Synonyms
4.1,4.1R,AI415518,BAND 4.1,D4Ertd442e,E41P,EL1,Elp1,Epb4.1,erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1,HE,mKIAA4056,Protein 4.1,RGD1564762
Species
Human, Homo sapiens

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • core domain, structural
  • FERM central domain
  • Band 4.1 homologues
  • SAB domain
  • membrane-association domain
  • phosphoprotein binding
  • spectrin binding
  • protein binding
  • Pleckstrin homology-like domain
  • phosphatidylinositol binding
  • FERM N-terminal domain
  • FERM domain
  • FERM adjacent (FA)
  • structural constituent of cytoskeleton
  • spacer domain
  • spectrin binding domain
  • actin binding
  • Ubl1_cv_Nsp3_N-like
  • spectrin-actin binding domain
  • FERM domain B-lobe
  • 4.1 protein C-terminal domain (CTD)
  • headpiece domain
  • FERM C-terminal PH-like domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the EPB41 gene plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • COVID-19
  • Huntington disease
  • hyperplasia
  • hereditary elliptocytosis due to deficiency of protein 4.1
  • hereditary elliptocytosis
  • aortic valve calcification
  • gout
  • hemolytic anemia
  • non-melanoma skin cancer
  • sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
regulated by
  • Ca2+
  • dexamethasone
  • tetradecanoylphorbol acetate
  • empagliflozin
  • CDKN1B
  • tyrosine kinase
  • dimethyl sulfoxide
  • NCKAP1L
  • RAN
  • HIPK2
regulates
role in cell
  • quantity
  • expression in
  • accumulation in
  • distribution
  • differentiation
  • morphology
  • formation
  • binding
  • surface area
  • ubiquitination in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • nuclear fraction
  • membrane fraction
  • kinocilia
  • cell junction
  • cortical cytoskeleton
  • cytoskeleton
  • Cytoplasm
  • pericentrosomal region
  • cellular membrane
  • actin cytoskeleton
  • cell cortex
  • membrane skeleton
  • Nucleus
  • vesicles
  • centrosome
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • centriole
  • microtubules
  • intercellular junctions
  • cell-cell contacts
  • cytoplasmic bridges
  • asters
  • cytosol
  • cytoplasmic face of plasma membrane
  • basolateral membrane
  • lateral plasma membrane
  • centriolar appendages
  • nucleoplasm
  • nuclear bodies
  • spindle pole
  • nuclear speckles
  • stereocilia bundles
  • intercalated disks
  • tight junctions
  • junctional complexes
  • membrane rafts
  • mitotic spindle

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the EPB41 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

biological PROCESS

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • cortical actin cytoskeleton organization
  • cell division
  • positive regulation of protein binding
  • macromolecular complex assembly
  • actomyosin structure organization
  • regulation of calcium ion transport
  • actin cytoskeleton organization

cellular COMPONENT

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nuclear body
  • plasma membrane
  • internal side of plasma membrane
  • intercellular bridge
  • cytoskeleton
  • mitotic spindle
  • cell cortex
  • cytosol
  • cell junction
  • macromolecular complex
  • basolateral plasma membrane
  • spectrin-associated cytoskeleton
  • cortical cytoskeleton

molecular FUNCTION

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • calmodulin binding
  • protein binding
  • spectrin binding
  • actin binding
  • structural constituent of cytoskeleton
  • phosphoprotein binding
  • 1-phosphatidylinositol binding

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