TRAF4 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the TNF receptor associated factor (TRAF) family. TRAF proteins are associated with, and mediate signal transduction from members of the TNF receptor superfamily. The encoded protein has been shown to interact with neurotrophin receptor, p75 (NTR/NTSR1), and negatively regulate NTR induced cell death and NF-kappa B activation. This protein has been found to bind to p47phox, a cytosolic regulatory factor included in a multi-protein complex known as NAD(P)H oxidase. This protein thus, is thought to be involved in the oxidative activation of MAPK8/JNK. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been observed but the full-length nature of only one has been determined. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
TRAF4
Official Name
TNF receptor associated factor 4 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:12034]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000076604
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 9618 Ensembl: ENSG00000076604
Aliases TNF receptor associated factor 4
Synonyms A530032M13Rik, CART1, MLN62, msp2, RNF83, TNF receptor associated factor 4
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 TRAF4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • p47phox binding domain
  • ubiquitin protein ligase binding
  • MATH
  • protein kinase binding
  • tumor necrosis factor receptor binding
  • CTD TRAF subdomain
  • enzyme binding
  • WW domain binding
  • coiled-coil domain
  • TRAF domain
  • protein binding
  • identical protein binding
  • TRAF-type zinc finger
  • beta strand or sheet
  • PxxY motif
  • RING-type zinc-finger
  • Ring finger
  • RING finger (Really Interesting New Gene) domain and U-box domain superfamily
  • Modified RING finger domain
  • zinc finger domain
  • Zinc finger, C3HC4 type (RING finger)

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the TRAF4 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
  • cancer
  • neoplasia
  • metastasis
  • prostate cancer
  • tumorigenesis
  • organismal death
  • spina bifida
  • colorectal cancer
  • stenosis
  • castration refractory prostate cancer
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • phosphorylation in
  • migration
  • activation in
  • proliferation
  • expression in
  • invasion by
  • binding in
  • colony formation
  • radiosensitivity
  • apoptosis

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
  • detergent-insoluble fractions
  • fibrillar center
  • perinuclear region
  • Nucleus
  • cytosol
  • basal cell surfaces
  • nucleoplasm
  • detergent-soluble fraction
  • cytoplasmic fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human TRAF4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process
  • signal transduction
  • positive regulation of protein kinase activity
  • innate immune response
  • positive regulation of JNK cascade
  • apoptotic process
  • regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade
  • regulation of apoptotic process
  • respiratory gaseous exchange
  • respiratory tube development

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • tight junction
  • perinuclear region of cytoplasm
  • cytoskeleton
  • cytoplasm
  • cytosol
  • plasma membrane
  • fibrillar center
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein kinase binding
  • identical protein binding
  • zinc ion binding
  • protein binding
  • ubiquitin protein ligase binding
  • tumor necrosis factor receptor binding
  • transferase activity
  • thioesterase binding
  • WW domain binding

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