AMH Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a secreted ligand of the TGF-beta (transforming growth factor-beta) superfamily of proteins. Ligands of this family bind various TGF-beta receptors leading to recruitment and activation of SMAD family transcription factors that regulate gene expression. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate N- and C-terminal cleavage products that homodimerize and associate to form a biologically active noncovalent complex. This complex binds to the anti-Mullerian hormone receptor type 2 and causes the regression of Mullerian ducts in the male embryo that would otherwise differentiate into the uterus and fallopian tubes. This protein also plays a role in Leydig cell differentiation and function and follicular development in adult females. Mutations in this gene result in persistent Mullerian duct syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]

Details

Type
Processed Transcript
Official Symbol
AMH
Official Name
anti-Mullerian hormone [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:464]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000104899
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 268 Ensembl: ENSG00000104899
Aliases anti-Mullerian hormone, Muellerian-inhibiting factor, Muellerian-inhibiting substance
Synonyms anti-Mullerian hormone, MIF, MIS
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 AMH often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • punt binding
  • transforming growth factor-beta receptor binding
  • Anti-Mullerian hormone, N terminal region
  • TGF_beta_SF
  • Transforming growth factor beta like domain
  • hormone
  • protein binding
  • receptor binding
  • growth factor

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the AMH 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
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • neoplasia
  • pseudohermaphroditism
  • persistent Mullerian duct syndrome type I
  • bleeding
  • breast cancer
  • persistent Müllerian duct syndrome
  • secondary sex reversal
  • familial premature ovarian failure
  • hyperplasia
regulated by
role in cell
  • expression in
  • cell viability
  • inhibition
  • apoptosis
  • growth
  • survival
  • S phase
  • phosphorylation in
  • proliferation
  • G1 phase

Subcellular Expression

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

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • cell-cell signaling
  • response to organic cyclic compound
  • sex determination
  • response to xenobiotic stimulus
  • Mullerian duct regression
  • ovarian follicle development
  • gonadal mesoderm development
  • sex differentiation
  • urogenital system development
  • preantral ovarian follicle growth
  • positive regulation of gene expression
  • negative regulation of ovarian follicle development
  • positive regulation of SMAD protein import into nucleus
  • Leydig cell differentiation

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular space
  • extracellular region

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • growth factor activity
  • protein binding
  • type II transforming growth factor beta receptor binding
  • receptor binding
  • hormone activity

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