GNAT2

GNAT2 Gene Summary

Transducin is a 3-subunit guanine nucleotide-binding protein (G protein) which stimulates the coupling of rhodopsin and cGMP-phoshodiesterase during visual impulses. The transducin alpha subunits in rods and cones are encoded by separate genes. This gene encodes the alpha subunit in cones. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
GNAT2
Official Name
G protein subunit alpha transducin 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:4394]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000134183
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 2780 Ensembl: ENSG00000134183
Aliases G protein subunit alpha transducin 2
Synonyms
ACHM4,Cone t alpha,Cone t α,GNATC,G protein subunit alpha transducin 2,G protein subunit α transducin 2,Gt-2,Gt alpha2,G α T2,HG1D,Tcalpha
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.
  • G protein alpha subunit
  • GTPase
  • G-protein alpha subunit
  • enzyme
  • P-loop containing Nucleoside Triphosphate Hydrolases

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
  • ADRB2
  • GNAS
  • GNAO1
  • FLNC
  • GNB1
  • GNAI2
  • APP
  • ACTG1
  • HSPA1A
  • CALM1
disease
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • cancer
  • achromatopsia
  • achromatopsia type 4
  • metabolic syndrome X
  • spinocerebellar ataxia type 7
  • obesity
  • retinal dystrophy
  • Huntington disease
  • cone dystrophy
regulated by
  • CNGA3
  • TNF
  • GUCY2D
  • columbamine
  • ERN1
  • ICMT
  • G protein alpha
  • RGS9
  • HBEGF
  • GTF2IRD1
regulates
  • Ca2+
  • MAPK14
  • dopamine
  • PDE6 (cone)
  • L-glutamic acid
role in cell
  • development
  • differentiation
  • elevation in
  • morphogenesis

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
  • Cytoplasm
  • cellular membrane
  • synapse
  • photoreceptor outer segments
  • photoreceptor inner segments
  • rod outer segments
  • cone outer segments

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the GNAT2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

BIOLOGICAL PROCESS

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • retinal rod cell differentiation
  • dopamine metabolic process
  • detection of light stimulus involved in visual perception
  • G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • L-glutamate import
  • cell morphogenesis
  • protein localization
  • homeostasis of number of retina cells
  • adenylate cyclase-modulating G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste
  • response to UV
  • response to organic cyclic compound
  • retinal cone cell development
  • visual perception
  • phototransduction
  • visual behavior
  • elevation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration
  • tissue remodeling
  • gene expression

CELLULAR COMPONENT

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • heterotrimeric G-protein complex
  • cytoplasm
  • synapse
  • photoreceptor inner segment
  • plasma membrane
  • photoreceptor outer segment membrane
  • photoreceptor outer segment

MOLECULAR FUNCTION

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • GTP binding
  • G-protein coupled receptor binding
  • metal ion binding
  • GTPase activity
  • G-protein coupled photoreceptor activity
  • G-protein beta/gamma-subunit complex binding

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