Fzd8 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables several functions, including PDZ domain binding activity; Wnt receptor activity; and Wnt-protein binding activity. Involved in Wnt signaling pathway. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including T cell differentiation in thymus; canonical Wnt signaling pathway; and positive regulation of JUN kinase activity. Located in plasma membrane. Part of Wnt-Frizzled-LRP5/6 complex. Is active in neuronal dense core vesicle. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; integumental system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human FZD8 (frizzled class receptor 8). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Fzd8
Official Name
frizzled class receptor 8 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:108460]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000036904
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 14370 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000036904
Aliases frizzled class receptor 8
Synonyms Frizzled-8, frizzled class receptor 8, FZ-8, hFZ8, LOC100909849
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

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 in mouse Fzd8 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • G-protein coupled receptor
  • ubiquitin protein ligase binding
  • extracellular domain
  • Wnt-protein binding
  • Frizzled/Smoothened family membrane region
  • Wnt receptor
  • Fz domain
  • protein binding
  • receptor binding
  • seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily
  • CRD_domain cysteine-rich domain, also known as Fz (frizzled) domain
  • PDZ-domain binding
  • cysteine rich domain

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • epithelial cancer
  • hepatocellular carcinoma
  • liver cancer
  • osteopenia
  • androgenic alopecia
  • chronic interstitial cystitis
regulated by
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • activation in
  • expression in
  • migration
  • differentiation
  • development
  • colony formation by
  • endocytosis by
  • signaling in
  • osteoclastogenesis

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
  • Extracellular Space
  • cellular membrane
  • secretory granules

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Fzd8 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • neuron differentiation
  • angiogenesis
  • T cell differentiation in thymus
  • positive regulation of protein phosphorylation
  • canonical Wnt receptor signaling pathway
  • non-canonical Wnt receptor signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • membrane
  • Golgi apparatus
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • G-protein coupled receptor activity
  • Wnt-activated receptor activity
  • protein binding
  • ubiquitin protein ligase binding
  • PDZ domain binding
  • Wnt-protein binding
  • receptor binding

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