HBQ1 Gene Summary [Human]

Theta-globin mRNA is found in human fetal erythroid tissue but not in adult erythroid or other nonerythroid tissue. The theta-1 gene may be expressed very early in embryonic life, perhaps sometime before 5 weeks. Theta-1 is a member of the human alpha-globin gene cluster that involves five functional genes and two pseudogenes. The order of genes is: 5' - zeta - pseudozeta - mu - pseudoalpha-2 -pseudoalpha-1 - alpha-2 - alpha-1 - theta-1 - 3'. Research supports a transcriptionally active role for the gene and a functional role for the peptide in specific cells, possibly those of early erythroid tissue. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
HBQ1
Official Name
hemoglobin subunit theta 1 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:4833]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000086506
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 3049 Ensembl: ENSG00000086506
Aliases hemoglobin subunit theta 1
Synonyms haemoglobin subunit theta 1, haemoglobin subunit θ 1, HBQ, hemoglobin subunit theta 1, hemoglobin subunit θ 1
Species
Human, Homo sapiens

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 HBQ1 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Globin
  • Globin-like protein superfamily
  • protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the HBQ1 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.

Subcellular Expression

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

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human HBQ1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • oxygen transport
  • hydrogen peroxide catabolic process

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • hemoglobin complex
  • haptoglobin-hemoglobin complex

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • peroxidase activity
  • oxygen binding
  • protein binding
  • iron ion binding
  • organic acid binding
  • oxygen transporter activity
  • heme binding
  • haptoglobin binding

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