MDFI Gene Summary [Human]
This protein is a transcription factor that negatively regulates other myogenic family proteins. Studies of the mouse homolog, I-mf, show that it interferes with myogenic factor function by masking nuclear localization signals and preventing DNA binding. Knockout mouse studies show defects in the formation of vertebrae and ribs that also involve cartilage formation in these structures. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | MDFI |
| Official Name | MyoD family inhibitor [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:6967] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000112559 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | MyoD family inhibitor, inhibitor of MyoD family a |
| Synonyms | I-MF, I-mfa, MyoD family inhibitor, RGD1560271 |
| 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 MDFI often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- I-mfa-like domain
- transcription factor binding
- MyoD family inhibitor
- protein binding
- identical protein binding
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
- psoriasis
- major depression
- colorectal cancer
- diabetic nephropathy
- growth failure
- epidermal hyperplasia
- dyspnea
- spina bifida
role in cell
- expression in
- differentiation
- number
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
- Nucleus
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human MDFI gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
- negative regulation of DNA binding
- trophoblast giant cell differentiation
- negative regulation of Wnt receptor signaling pathway
- dorsal/ventral axis specification
- cytoplasmic sequestering of transcription factor
- embryonic skeletal system morphogenesis
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
- cytoplasm
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- identical protein binding
- protein binding
- transcription factor binding