APOL3 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene is a member of the apolipoprotein L gene family, and it is present in a cluster with other family members on chromosome 22. The encoded protein is found in the cytoplasm, where it may affect the movement of lipids, including cholesterol, and/or allow the binding of lipids to organelles. In addition, expression of this gene is up-regulated by tumor necrosis factor-alpha in endothelial cells lining the normal and atherosclerotic iliac artery and aorta. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2015]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
APOL3
Official Name
apolipoprotein L3 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:14868]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000128284
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 80833 Ensembl: ENSG00000128284
Aliases apolipoprotein L3
Synonyms APOLIII, apolipoprotein L3, CG12 1, TNF Inducible
Species
Human, Homo sapiens

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 APOL3 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • lipid transporter
  • protein binding
  • Apolipoprotein L
  • transporter

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the APOL3 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
  • preeclampsia
  • Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome
regulated by
regulates
  • synthetic promoter
  • luciferase reporter gene

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

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human APOL3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • lipid transport
  • inflammatory response
  • positive regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade
  • lipoprotein metabolic process

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • cytoplasm
  • membrane
  • extracellular region

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • lipid transporter activity
  • lipid binding

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