MFNG Gene Summary [Human]

This gene is a member of the glycosyltransferase 31 gene family. Members of this gene family, which also includes the LFNG (GeneID: 3955) and RFNG (GeneID: 5986) genes, encode evolutionarily conserved glycosyltransferases that act in the Notch signaling pathway to define boundaries during embryonic development. While their genomic structure is distinct from other glycosyltransferases, these proteins have a fucose-specific beta-1,3-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase activity that leads to elongation of O-linked fucose residues on Notch, which alters Notch signaling. The protein encoded by this gene may control Notch signaling in claudin-low breast cancer. [provided by RefSeq, May 2018]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
MFNG
Official Name
MFNG O-fucosylpeptide 3-beta-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:7038]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000100060
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 4242 Ensembl: ENSG00000100060
Aliases MFNG O-fucosylpeptide 3-beta-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase
Synonyms MFNG O-fucosylpeptide 3-beta-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase, MFNG O-fucosylpeptide 3-β-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase
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 MFNG often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • acetylglucosaminyltransferase
  • galactosyltransferase
  • enzyme
  • protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the MFNG 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
  • systemic autoimmune syndrome
  • non-small cell lung cancer
  • androgenic alopecia
regulated by
  • ERBB2
  • NR5A1
  • birabresib
  • tretinoin
  • HOXA10
  • CD8+ T lymphocyte
  • N-[N-(3,5-difluorophenacetyl-L-Ala)]-S-phenylglycine t-butyl ester
  • Caco2 cells
  • NKX2-3
  • VIM
regulates
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • expression in
  • migration
  • differentiation
  • activation in
  • frequency
  • number
  • binding
  • generation
  • tumorigenicity

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
  • Extracellular Space
  • Golgi Apparatus
  • Golgi membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • marginal zone B cell differentiation
  • regulation of Notch signaling pathway
  • blastocyst formation
  • pattern specification process
  • positive regulation of Notch signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular space
  • Golgi membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • metal ion binding
  • O-fucosylpeptide 3-beta-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase activity

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