NSMAF Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a WD-repeat protein that binds the cytoplasmic sphingomyelinase activation domain of the 55kD tumor necrosis factor receptor. This protein is required for TNF-mediated activation of neutral sphingomyelinase and may play a role in regulating TNF-induced cellular responses such as inflammation. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.[provided by RefSeq, Jan 2009]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
NSMAF
Official Name
neutral sphingomyelinase activation associated factor [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:8017]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000035681
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 8439 Ensembl: ENSG00000035681
Aliases neutral sphingomyelinase activation associated factor
Synonyms C630007J05, FAN, GRAMD5, neutral sphingomyelinase activation associated factor, neutral sphingomyelinase (N-SMase) activation associated factor
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

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 human NSMAF often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • death receptor binding
  • WD40 repeats
  • sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase activator
  • protein binding activity, bridging
  • WD domain, G-beta repeat
  • WD40
  • protein binding
  • Pleckstrin homology-like domain
  • Beach

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the NSMAF gene in human 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
  • endotoxin shock response
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • cell death
  • function

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Cytoplasm
  • Plasma Membrane
  • cytosol
  • early endosomes
  • perinuclear vesicles
  • sorting endosomes

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • positive regulation of cellular amide metabolic process
  • tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway
  • signal transduction
  • positive regulation of apoptotic process
  • ceramide metabolic process
  • positive regulation of lipid metabolic process

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • cytoplasm
  • cytosol

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase activator activity

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