Nit2 Gene Summary [Rat]
Predicted to enable omega-amidase activity. Predicted to be involved in asparagine metabolic process; glutamine metabolic process; and oxaloacetate metabolic process. Predicted to be located in centrosome; cytosol; and mitochondrion. Orthologous to human NIT2 (nitrilase family member 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Nit2 |
| Official Name | nitrilase family, member 2 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1310494] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSRNOG00000027797 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | nitrilase family, member 2 |
| Synonyms | 1190017B19Rik, D16ERTD502E, HEL-S-8a, nitrilase family member 2, nitrilase family, member 2, RGD1310494 |
| Species | Rat, Rattus norvegicus |
| Orthologies |
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 rat Nit2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- nitrilase
- omega-amidase
- enzyme
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
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
- secretory granule lumen
- Extracellular Space
- organelle lumens
- Nucleus
- centrosome
- Mitochondria
- cytosol
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Nit2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- asparagine metabolic process
- oxaloacetate metabolic process
- glutamine metabolic process
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- centrosome
- extracellular vesicular exosome
- specific granule lumen
- cytosol
- extracellular region
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- omega-amidase activity