Rorc Gene Summary [Mouse]
Enables DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and transcription coactivator binding activity. Involved in several processes, including circadian regulation of gene expression; hematopoietic or lymphoid organ development; and regulation of primary metabolic process. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including T cell differentiation; mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue development; and regulation of gamma-delta T cell differentiation. Located in external side of plasma membrane and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; gut gland; hemolymphoid system; and sensory organ. Used to study Sjogren's syndrome. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in immunodeficiency 42. Orthologous to human RORC (RAR related orphan receptor C). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Rorc |
| Official Name | RAR-related orphan receptor gamma [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:104856] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSMUSG00000028150 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | RAR-related orphan receptor gamma |
| Synonyms | IMD42, NR1F3, RAR-related orphan receptor C, RAR-related orphan receptor gamma, RAR-related orphan receptor γ, RORC2, RORG, ROR gamma, RORgammat, ROR γ, RZRG, RZR-GAMMA, RZR-γ, Thor, TOR |
| Species | Mouse, Mus musculus |
| 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 mouse Rorc often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- oxysterol binding
- transcription regulator
- DNA binding domain
- nucleic acid binding
- DNA-binding domain of nuclear receptors is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers
- transcription factor binding
- AF-2 transcription activation domain
- transcription modulation domain
- protein binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding
- nuclear receptor ligand binding domain
- RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
- RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional repressor activity
- double-stranded DNA binding
- ligand-binding domain
- ligand-dependent nuclear receptor
- Ligand-binding domain of nuclear hormone receptor
- transcription factor activity
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the Rorc gene in mouse 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
- metastasis
- epithelial neoplasia
- neoplasia
- cancer
- liver cancer
- digestive system cancer
- abdominal cancer
- epithelial cancer
- uterine leiomyoma
- insomnia
role in cell
- expression in
- proliferation
- cellular infiltration by
- apoptosis
- number
- quantity
- accumulation
- migration
- upregulation in
- binding 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.
- Nucleus
- intracellular space
- plasma membrane extracellular face
- nucleoplasm
- nuclear bodies
- chromatin
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Rorc gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- regulation of fat cell differentiation
- positive regulation of circadian rhythm
- adipose tissue development
- regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
- negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
- circadian regulation of gene expression
- regulation of glucose metabolic process
- positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
- xenobiotic metabolic process
- T-helper 17 cell differentiation
- regulation of steroid metabolic process
- intracellular receptor mediated signaling pathway
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
- nuclear body
- chromatin
- nucleoplasm
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity
- zinc ion binding
- protein binding
- ligand-activated sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity
- oxysterol binding
- RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
- RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity involved in negative regulation of transcription
- sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity