H3-4

H3-4 Gene Summary

Histones are basic nuclear proteins that are responsible for the nucleosome structure of the chromosomal fiber in eukaryotes. Nucleosomes consist of approximately 146 bp of DNA wrapped around a histone octamer composed of pairs of each of the four core histones (H2A, H2B, H3, and H4). The chromatin fiber is further compacted through the interaction of a linker histone, H1, with the DNA between the nucleosomes to form higher order chromatin structures. This gene is intronless and encodes a replication-dependent histone that is a member of the histone H3 family. Transcripts from this gene lack polyA tails; instead, they contain a palindromic termination element. This gene is located separately from the other H3 genes that are in the histone gene cluster on chromosome 6p22-p21.3. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2015]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
H3-4
Official Name
H3.4 histone [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:4778]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000168148
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 8290 Ensembl: ENSG00000168148
Aliases H3.4 histone, H3.4 histone, cluster member, H3 clustered histone 16
Synonyms
Gm12260,H304,H3.4,H3.4 histone, cluster member,H3C16,H3f4,H3FT,H3/g,H3mmT,H3t,HIST3H3
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.
  • structural constituent of chromatin
  • histone fold domain (HFD) superfamily
  • Core histone H2A/H2B/H3/H4
  • protein binding
  • Histone H3

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the H3-4 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.
binds
  • NCOA2
  • SMARCA4
  • PRKCA
  • PGR
  • NOC2L
  • SLC25A6
  • CBX3
  • H2BC21
  • TAF15
  • EP300
disease
  • autosomal recessive nonsyndromic mental retardation
regulated by
  • ORF1ab
  • VRK1
  • ELF3-AS1
  • 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol
  • AURKB
  • H3-4
  • UHRF1
regulates
  • H3-4
role in cell
  • differentiation
  • assembly
  • cell division

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Nucleus
  • heterochromatin
  • chromosome
  • nucleosomes
  • nucleoplasm

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the H3-4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

BIOLOGICAL PROCESS

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • chromatin organization
  • nucleosome assembly

CELLULAR COMPONENT

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • chromosome, telomeric region
  • nucleus
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • nucleosome
  • nucleoplasm

MOLECULAR FUNCTION

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • DNA binding
  • structural constituent of chromatin
  • protein binding
  • protein heterodimerization activity

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