RCN2 Gene Summary [Human]

The protein encoded by this gene is a calcium-binding protein located in the lumen of the ER. The protein contains six conserved regions with similarity to a high affinity Ca(+2)-binding motif, the EF-hand. This gene maps to the same region as type 4 Bardet-Biedl syndrome, suggesting a possible causative role for this gene in the disorder. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2012]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
RCN2
Official Name
reticulocalbin 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:9935]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000117906
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 5955 Ensembl: ENSG00000117906
Aliases reticulocalbin 2, Reticulocalbin 2, EF-hand calcium binding domain (endoplasmic reticulum calcium-binding protein, 55kD)
Synonyms E6BP, ERC-55, Reticulocalbin 2, TCBP49
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 RCN2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • EF-hand domain pair
  • calcium ion binding
  • EFh
  • EF-hand, calcium binding motif, found in CREC-EF hand family
  • protein binding
  • EFh_PI-PLC

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • colorectal cancer
  • peripheral arterial disease
  • suicide attempt
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • activation in
  • differentiation

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
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • endoplasmic reticulum lumen
  • nucleoli
  • phagosomes
  • plasma

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human RCN2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • endoplasmic reticulum lumen
  • endoplasmic reticulum
  • nucleolus

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • calcium ion binding

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