Pard6a

The protein encoded by this gene is a component of the partitioning defective complex, a protein complex involved in controlling epithelial cell polarity as well as other cell processes. In rat testis cells, the protein localizes to the apical ectoplasmic specialization at the Sertoli-elongating spermatid interface and at the blood-testis barrier. Accordingly, knockdown of this gene in Sertoli cell epithelia results in compromised blood-testis barrier integrity. Knockdown of this gene in various neuronal cell types results in a variety of phenotypes including abnormal dendritic spine morphogenesis and defective axon outgrowth to the spinal midline. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2015]

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 Pard6a often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Pard6a gene in rat plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Pard6a gene, providing context for its role in the cell.