SET Gene Summary [Human]

The protein encoded by this gene inhibits acetylation of nucleosomes, especially histone H4, by histone acetylases (HAT). This inhibition is most likely accomplished by masking histone lysines from being acetylated, and the consequence is to silence HAT-dependent transcription. The encoded protein is part of a complex localized to the endoplasmic reticulum but is found in the nucleus and inhibits apoptosis following attack by cytotoxic T lymphocytes. This protein can also enhance DNA replication of the adenovirus genome. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
SET
Official Name
SET nuclear proto-oncogene [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:10760]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000119335
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 6418 Ensembl: ENSG00000119335
Aliases SET nuclear proto-oncogene, protein phosphatase type 2A inhibitor, Template-Activating Factor-I, chromatin remodelling factor, HLA-DR-associated protein II, inhibitor of granzyme A-activated DNase
Synonyms 2610030F17Rik, 2PP2A, 5730420M11Rik, I-2PP2A, IGAAD, IPP2A2, MRD58, PHAPII, SET nuclear oncogene, SET nuclear proto-oncogene, StF-IT-1, TAF-I, Template activating factor-1
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouse

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 SET often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Nucleosome assembly protein (NAP)
  • protein phosphatase inhibitor activity
  • histone binding
  • PTZ00007
  • nuclear localization sequence
  • protein phosphatase regulator
  • phosphatase
  • chromatin binding
  • coiled-coil domain
  • protein binding
  • Ran-binding domain homology domain
  • acidic domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the SET 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
  • neoplasia
  • breast cancer
  • Alzheimer disease
  • autosomal dominant mental retardation type 58
  • epithelial cancer
  • pancreatic cancer
  • hereditary disorder
  • organismal death
  • hepatocellular carcinoma
  • liver cancer
regulated by
role in cell
  • phosphorylation in
  • degradation in
  • production in
  • expression in
  • apoptosis
  • activation in
  • proliferation
  • cell death
  • survival
  • growth

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Nucleus
  • nuclear fraction
  • Cytoplasm
  • perinuclear region
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • lipid droplets
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • neurites
  • chromatin
  • cytosolic fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • DNA replication
  • nucleosome disassembly
  • nucleosome assembly
  • negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • lipid particle
  • nucleus
  • perinuclear region of cytoplasm
  • cytoplasm
  • cytosol
  • macromolecular complex
  • endoplasmic reticulum
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein phosphatase inhibitor activity
  • DNA binding
  • protein binding
  • histone binding
  • chromatin binding
  • protein phosphatase regulator activity

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