BLVRA Gene Summary [Human]
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the biliverdin reductase family, members of which catalyze the conversion of biliverdin to bilirubin in the presence of NADPH or NADH. Mutations in this gene are associated with hyperbiliverdinemia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2011]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | BLVRA |
| Official Name | biliverdin reductase A [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:1062] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000106605 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | biliverdin reductase A |
| Synonyms | 0610006A11Rik, 2500001N03Rik, biliverdin reductase A, BLVR, BVR, BVRA, BVRalpha |
| Species | Human, Homo sapiens |
| Orthologies |
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 BLVRA often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- Rossmann-fold NAD(P)(+)-binding proteins
- protein serine/threonine kinase
- nucleotide binding
- nucleic acid binding
- nuclear localization sequence
- Oxidoreductase family, NAD-binding Rossmann fold
- Homoserine dehydrogenase, NAD binding domain
- enzyme
- protein binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding
- biliverdin reductase
- double-stranded DNA binding
- Biliverdin reductase, catalytic
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the BLVRA 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
- aortic valve calcification
- hyperbiliverdinemia
- hepatic steatosis
- progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 1
- breast cancer
role in cell
- binding in
- expression in
- phosphorylation in
- apoptosis
- number
- migration
- uptake in
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
- cell surface
- perinuclear region
- Nucleus
- cytosol
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human BLVRA gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- heme catabolic process
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- extracellular vesicular exosome
- cytosol
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- nucleotide binding
- zinc ion binding
- protein binding
- biliverdin reductase activity