Hes7 Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in anterior/posterior pattern specification; regulation of neurogenesis; and regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to act upstream of or within several processes, including negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; post-anal tail morphogenesis; and somitogenesis. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in spondylocostal dysostosis 4. Orthologous to human HES7 (hes family bHLH transcription factor 7). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Hes7
Official Name
hes family bHLH transcription factor 7 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1305914]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000007391
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 287423 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000007391
Aliases hes family bHLH transcription factor 7
Synonyms bHLHb37, hes family bHLH transcription factor 7, hHes7, SCDO4
Species
Rat, Rattus norvegicus
OrthologiesHumanMouse

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 Hes7 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • transcription regulator
  • nucleic acid binding
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • basic Helix Loop Helix (bHLH) domain superfamily
  • helix loop helix domain
  • protein binding
  • Helix-loop-helix DNA-binding domain
  • sequence-specific DNA binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Hes7 gene in rat 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.
disease
  • spondylocostal dysostosis type 4
  • clear cell sarcoma of the kidney
  • renal cancer
  • soft tissue sarcoma cancer
regulated by
regulates
  • DNA endogenous promoter
  • HES7
  • luciferase reporter gene
  • synthetic promoter
  • RNA polymerase II
  • LFNG
  • DNA promoter
  • HES1
  • HEY2

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
  • nucleoplasm
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Hes7 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • skeletal system development
  • Notch signaling pathway
  • rhythmic process
  • somitogenesis
  • anterior/posterior pattern specification
  • mesoderm development
  • regulation of neurogenesis
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • chromatin

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • DNA binding
  • protein binding
  • RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
  • protein dimerization activity
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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