WDR18 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the WD repeat protein family. WD repeats are minimally conserved regions of approximately 40 amino acids typically bracketed by gly-his and trp-asp (GH-WD), which may facilitate formation of heterotrimeric or multiprotein complexes. Members of this family are involved in a variety of cellular processes, including cell cycle progression, signal transduction, apoptosis, and gene regulation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
WDR18
Official Name
WD repeat domain 18 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:17956]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000065268
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 57418 Ensembl: ENSG00000065268
Aliases WD repeat domain 18, Involved in Processing ITS2 3 homolog (S. cerevisiae)
Synonyms 2310012I10Rik, Ipi3, R32184 1, WD repeat domain 18
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 WDR18 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • WD40 repeats
  • WD domain, G-beta repeat
  • WD40
  • protein binding
  • Alternative WD40 repeat motif

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • aortic valve calcification
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • maturation 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
  • interchromatin granule cluster fractions
  • organelle
  • nucleoplasm
  • nucleoli

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human WDR18 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • DNA-dependent DNA replication
  • rRNA processing

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • pre-replicative complex
  • nucleolus
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

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

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