PLS1 Gene Summary [Human]

Plastins are a family of actin-binding proteins that are conserved throughout eukaryote evolution and expressed in most tissues of higher eukaryotes. In humans, two ubiquitous plastin isoforms (L and T) have been identified. The protein encoded by this gene is a third distinct plastin isoform, which is specifically expressed at high levels in the small intestine. Alternatively spliced transcript variants varying in the 5' UTR, but encoding the same protein, have been found for this gene. A pseudogene of this gene is found on chromosome 11.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2010]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
PLS1
Official Name
plastin 1 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:9090]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000120756
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 5357 Ensembl: ENSG00000120756
Aliases plastin 1, fimbrin, I-plastin, Plastin-1
Synonyms AI427122, DFNA76, Fimbrin, I-PLASTIN, plastin 1, plastin 1 (I-isoform), Pls1 predicted
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 PLS1 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • actin filament binding
  • EF-hand, calcium binding motif
  • EF-hand domain
  • Calponin homology domain
  • structural constituent of cytoskeleton
  • EF-hand domain pair
  • EF hand
  • CH1 domain
  • calponin homology (CH) domain superfamily
  • EFh
  • protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the PLS1 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
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • lung adenocarcinoma formation
  • lung adenocarcinoma
  • autosomal dominant deafness type 76
  • colitis
  • endometriosis
regulates
  • actin
  • F Actin
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • growth
  • abnormal morphology
  • length
  • assembly
  • size
  • invasion by
  • adhesion
  • mechanotransduction
  • cross-linkage

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • apical compartment
  • perinuclear region
  • retraction fibers
  • podosomes
  • cytosol
  • apical cytoplasm
  • stereocilia
  • apical cell surfaces
  • terminal web
  • apical membrane
  • basolateral membrane
  • brush border
  • microvilli
  • filopodia

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human PLS1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • vestibular receptor cell stereocilium organization
  • auditory receptor cell stereocilium organization
  • intestinal D-glucose absorption
  • actin filament network formation
  • regulation of microvillus length
  • positive regulation of multicellular organism growth
  • actin filament bundle assembly

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • brush border
  • cytoplasm
  • actin filament bundle
  • cytosol
  • stereocilium
  • actin filament
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • actin filament binding
  • calcium ion binding
  • structural constituent of cytoskeleton

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