GNAI2 Gene Summary [Human]

The protein encoded by this gene is an alpha subunit of guanine nucleotide binding proteins (G proteins). The encoded protein contains the guanine nucleotide binding site and is involved in the hormonal regulation of adenylate cyclase. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2013]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
GNAI2
Official Name
G protein subunit alpha i2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:4385]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000114353
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 2771 Ensembl: ENSG00000114353
Aliases G protein subunit alpha i2, GTP-binding regulatory protein Gi alpha-2 chain
Synonyms Galphai2, GI2, GI2 alpha, GI2 α, Gia, Gialpha-2, Gi, Alpha2 Subunit, GIP, Giα-2, GNAI2B, G protein subunit alpha i2, G protein subunit α i2, G protein α I2, guanine nucleotide binding, G α I2, HG1C, H LUCA15.1, H LUCA16.1, I2, LOC102642216
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 GNAI2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • GTP binding
  • G protein alpha subunit
  • GTPase domain
  • alpha helix
  • GTPase
  • G-protein alpha subunit
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • 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.
disease
  • epithelial neoplasia
  • epithelial cancer
  • cancer
  • neoplasia
  • weight loss
  • tumor
  • atherosclerosis
  • adrenal cortex neoplasm
  • hypertension
  • psoriatic arthritis
regulated by
  • FSH
  • D-glucose
  • lysophosphatidic acid
  • TNF
  • tert-butyl-hydroquinone
  • Sn50 peptide
  • Pertussis toxin
  • forskolin
  • CCR2
  • IFNG
regulates
role in cell
  • activation
  • proliferation
  • expression in
  • growth
  • degradation in
  • binding in
  • accumulation in
  • function
  • damage in
  • activation in

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
  • plasma membrane fraction
  • raft fractions
  • caveolae fraction
  • detergent-soluble membrane fractions
  • membrane fraction
  • pH resistant lipid raft fraction
  • detergent resistant lipid raft fraction
  • caveolae-derived endocytic vesicles
  • exocytic vesicle
  • Cytoplasm
  • cellular membrane
  • cell cortex
  • Nucleus
  • basal bodies
  • centrosome
  • midbody
  • cytosol
  • caveolae
  • lysosome membrane
  • nucleoplasm
  • growth cone
  • synapse
  • secretory granules
  • rough microsomes
  • smooth microsomes
  • membrane rafts
  • perikaryon
  • dendrites
  • exosomes
  • phagosomes

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human GNAI2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • cell proliferation
  • negative regulation of adenylate cyclase activity
  • positive regulation of insulin receptor signaling pathway
  • G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • signal transduction
  • negative regulation of synaptic transmission
  • positive regulation of cell proliferation
  • G-protein coupled acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway
  • response to nutrient
  • adenylate cyclase-activating G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • negative regulation of calcium ion-dependent exocytosis
  • gamma-aminobutyric acid signaling pathway
  • cell division
  • adenosine receptor signaling pathway
  • positive regulation of ERK1 and ERK2 cascade
  • positive regulation of neural precursor cell proliferation
  • regulation of calcium ion transport
  • negative regulation of apoptotic signaling pathway
  • positive regulation of urine volume
  • positive regulation of cell migration
  • positive regulation of superoxide anion generation

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • synapse
  • plasma membrane
  • nucleoplasm
  • dendrite
  • centrosome
  • heterotrimeric G-protein complex
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • cytoplasm
  • cell body
  • membrane
  • cytosol
  • midbody

Molecular Function

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

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