EPN2 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a protein which interacts with clathrin and adaptor-related protein complex 2, alpha 1 subunit. The protein is found in a brain-derived clathrin-coated vesicle fraction and localizes to the peri-Golgi region and the cell periphery. The protein is thought to be involved in clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Alternate splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
EPN2
Official Name
epsin 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:18639]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000072134
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 22905 Ensembl: ENSG00000072134
Aliases epsin 2, Eps15 binding protein
Synonyms 9530051D10Rik, AA536924, EHB21, epsin 2, Ibp2
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 EPN2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • clathrin binding domain
  • DPW domain
  • NPF motif
  • VHS, ENTH and ANTH domain superfamily
  • Eps15 homology binding domain
  • protein binding
  • ENTH domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the EPN2 gene in human 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
  • infection by Dengue virus 2
  • schizophrenia
  • weight gain
  • white matter hyperintensities
regulated by
regulates
  • luciferase reporter gene
  • synthetic promoter
  • STAT3
  • TF
  • Adaptor protein 2
  • Eps15
role in cell
  • endocytosis by

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
  • endocytic vesicle membrane
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • cytosol
  • vesicle fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human EPN2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor signaling pathway
  • endocytosis
  • positive regulation of Notch signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • endosome
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • cytosol
  • clathrin vesicle coat
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • cadherin binding
  • clathrin binding
  • phospholipid binding

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