WASF3

WASF3 Gene Summary

This gene encodes a member of the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein family. The gene product is a protein that forms a multiprotein complex that links receptor kinases and actin. Binding to actin occurs through a C-terminal verprolin homology domain in all family members. The multiprotein complex serves to tranduce signals that involve changes in cell shape, motility or function. A pseudogene of this gene have been defined on chromosome 6. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants [provided by RefSeq, May 2014]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
WASF3
Official Name
WASP family member 3 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:12734]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000132970
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 10810 Ensembl: ENSG00000132970
Aliases WASP family member 3
Synonyms
Brush-1,SCAR3,WASP family member 3,WASP family, member 3,WAVE3
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.
  • Wiskott Aldrich syndrome homology region 2
  • WA domain
  • WH2
  • protein binding
  • WH2 motif
  • Scar/WAVE homology domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the WASF3 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
  • ABL1
  • YWHAE
  • EGFR
  • YWHAZ
  • EPS8L2
  • WASHC3
  • CMTR1
  • GTF2IRD1
  • YWHAB
  • NHERF2
disease
  • metastasis
regulated by
  • SNAI1
  • EAhy926 cells
  • JAK2
  • imatinib
  • IL6
  • PDGF (complex)
  • SHOX2
  • ABL1
  • ATAD3A
  • HSP70
regulates
  • ARP2/3
  • CDH1
  • protein-protein complex
role in cell
  • expression in
  • migration
  • polarization
  • formation
  • invasion
  • expansion
  • expansion in
  • organization
  • assembly
  • polymerization

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
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • perinuclear region
  • postsynaptic region
  • glial cell projections
  • exosomes
  • lamellipodia

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the WASF3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

BIOLOGICAL PROCESS

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • regulation of cell shape
  • oligodendrocyte development
  • cytoskeleton organization
  • macromolecular complex assembly
  • actin filament polymerization
  • lamellipodium assembly
  • positive regulation of Arp2/3 complex-mediated actin nucleation
  • actin cytoskeleton organization
  • positive regulation of myelination

CELLULAR COMPONENT

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • SCAR complex
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • cytoskeleton
  • lamellipodium

MOLECULAR FUNCTION

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • actin binding
  • protein kinase A regulatory subunit binding
  • Arp2/3 complex binding

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