TP63 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the p53 family of transcription factors. The functional domains of p53 family proteins include an N-terminal transactivation domain, a central DNA-binding domain and an oligomerization domain. Alternative splicing of this gene and the use of alternative promoters results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms that vary in their functional properties. These isoforms function during skin development and maintenance, adult stem/progenitor cell regulation, heart development and premature aging. Some isoforms have been found to protect the germline by eliminating oocytes or testicular germ cells that have suffered DNA damage. Mutations in this gene are associated with ectodermal dysplasia, and cleft lip/palate syndrome 3 (EEC3); split-hand/foot malformation 4 (SHFM4); ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip/palate; ADULT syndrome (acro-dermato-ungual-lacrimal-tooth); limb-mammary syndrome; Rap-Hodgkin syndrome (RHS); and orofacial cleft 8. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2016]

Details

Type
Retained Intron
Official Symbol
TP63
Official Name
tumor protein p63 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:15979]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000073282
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 8626 Ensembl: ENSG00000073282
Aliases tumor protein p63
Synonyms AIS, B(p51A), B(p51B), EEC3, KET, LMS, NBP, OFC8, P51/P63, p53CP, p63, p63/p40, p73H, P73l, RHS, SHFM4, TAp63, TP53CP, TP53L, TP73L, transformation related protein 63, Trp53rp1, Trp63, TUMOR protein 63 KDA with STRONG HOMOLOGY TO P53, tumor protein p63, tumour protein 63 KDA with STRONG HOMOLOGY TO P53, tumour protein p63
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 TP63 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • transcription regulator
  • SAM domain
  • transcription activation domain
  • P53 DNA-binding domain
  • inhibitory domain
  • chromatin binding
  • identical protein binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • Sterile alpha motif
  • transactivation inhibitory domain
  • SAM domain (Sterile alpha motif)
  • proline/glutamine rich region
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional activator activity
  • DNA binding domain
  • nucleic acid binding
  • oligomerization domain
  • P53 tetramerization motif
  • SAM (Sterile alpha motif )
  • WW domain binding
  • protein domain specific binding
  • protein binding
  • p53 binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • proline tyrosine motif
  • DNA binding
  • damaged DNA binding
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • transcription factor activity

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the TP63 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
  • neoplasia
  • gestational trophoblastic disease
  • hepatic steatosis
  • lymphomagenesis
  • neoplastic cell transformation
  • diabetes mellitus
  • epithelial cancer
  • epithelial neoplasia
  • cancer
  • lung squamous cell carcinoma
regulated by
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • survival
  • activation in
  • cell death
  • phosphorylation in
  • degradation in
  • expression in
  • number
  • proliferation
  • migration

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
  • nuclear fraction
  • Cytoplasm
  • basal compartment
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • nucleoplasm
  • PML nuclear bodies
  • chromatin
  • dendrites

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human TP63 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • regulation of epidermal cell division
  • epidermal cell division
  • determination of adult lifespan
  • negative regulation of mesoderm development
  • cellular senescence
  • transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • DNA damage response, signal transduction by p53 class mediator resulting in induction of apoptosis
  • ectoderm and mesoderm interaction
  • epithelial cell development
  • odontogenesis of dentin-containing tooth
  • skin morphogenesis
  • positive regulation of osteoblast differentiation
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • positive regulation of Notch signaling pathway
  • establishment of skin barrier
  • proximal/distal pattern formation
  • sympathetic nervous system development
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • positive regulation of keratinocyte proliferation
  • chromatin remodeling
  • skeletal system development
  • negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • squamous basal epithelial stem cell differentiation involved in prostate gland acinus development
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • protein tetramerization
  • stem cell proliferation
  • apoptotic process
  • embryonic forelimb morphogenesis
  • embryonic hindlimb morphogenesis
  • neuron apoptotic process
  • female genitalia morphogenesis
  • negative regulation of keratinocyte differentiation
  • keratinocyte proliferation
  • spermatogenesis
  • cloacal septation
  • positive regulation of fibroblast apoptotic process
  • prostatic bud formation
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • keratinocyte differentiation
  • Notch signaling pathway
  • polarized epithelial cell differentiation
  • positive regulation of stem cell proliferation
  • establishment of planar polarity
  • hair follicle morphogenesis
  • negative regulation of intracellular estrogen receptor signaling pathway
  • positive regulation of apoptotic signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • dendrite
  • cytoplasm
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • DNA binding
  • identical protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity
  • p53 binding
  • protein binding
  • metal ion 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 positive regulation of transcription
  • damaged DNA binding
  • WW domain binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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