RTTN Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a large protein whose specific function is unknown. Absence of the orthologous protein in mouse results in embryonic lethality with deficient axial rotation, abnormal differentiation of the neural tube, and randomized looping of the heart tube during development. In human, mutations in this gene are associated with polymicrogyria with seizures. In human fibroblasts this protein localizes at the ciliary basal bodies. Given the intracellular localization of this protein and the phenotypic effects of mutations, this gene is suspected of playing a role in the maintenance of normal ciliary structure which in turn effects the developmental process of left-right organ specification, axial rotation, and perhaps notochord development. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2013]

Details

Type
Nonsense Mediated Decay
Official Symbol
RTTN
Official Name
rotatin [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:18654]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000176225
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 25914 Ensembl: ENSG00000176225
Aliases rotatin
Synonyms 4921538A15Rik, C530033I08Rik, D230040K24, MSSP, rotatin
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 RTTN often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • protein binding
  • Rotatin, an armadillo repeat protein, centriole functioning

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • microcephaly, short stature, and polymicrogyria
  • polymicrogyria with seizures
  • hypopharyngeal cancer
  • microcephaly
  • pervasive developmental disorder
  • global developmental delay with intellectual disability

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
  • cellular membrane
  • basal bodies
  • centrosome
  • centriole

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • centriole replication
  • microtubule basal body organization
  • centriole-centriole cohesion
  • determination of left/right symmetry

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • centrosome
  • cilium basal body
  • cytoplasm
  • centriole

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding

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