SESN2 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the sestrin family of PA26-related proteins. The encoded protein may function in the regulation of cell growth and survival. This protein may be involved in cellular response to different stress conditions. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
SESN2
Official Name
sestrin 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:20746]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000130766
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 83667 Ensembl: ENSG00000130766
Aliases sestrin 2
Synonyms HI95, RGD1566319, SES2, SEST2, Sestrin 2
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 SESN2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • PA26 p53-induced protein (sestrin)
  • enzyme
  • uncharacterized peroxidase-related enzyme
  • antioxidant enzyme
  • protein binding
  • PH-domain binding
  • amino acid binding
  • sulfur group oxidoreductase
  • peroxidase
  • GDP-dissociation inhibitor
  • binding protein
  • alkylhydroperoxidase AhpD family core domain
  • guanine nucleotide dissociation inhibitor domain

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
disease
  • psoriasis
  • streptozotocin-induced diabetes
  • diabetic nephropathy
  • mitochondrial disorder
  • pulmonary emphysema
regulated by
  • methotrexate
  • brefeldin A
  • streptozocin
  • SIRT1 inhibitor III
  • TP53
  • doxorubicin
  • leucine
  • metformin
  • sirolimus
  • mitomycin C
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • cell death
  • accumulation in
  • apoptosis
  • proliferation
  • activation in
  • phosphorylation in
  • signaling in
  • upregulation in
  • production in

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
  • cytosol
  • lysosome membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human SESN2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • positive regulation of protein localization to nucleus
  • positive regulation of macroautophagy
  • cellular response to amino acid starvation
  • mitochondrial DNA metabolic process
  • glucose import
  • regulation of gluconeogenesis
  • cellular response to glucose starvation
  • reactive oxygen species metabolic process
  • cellular response to amino acid stimulus
  • response to glucose stimulus
  • fatty acid beta-oxidation
  • response to insulin stimulus
  • cellular response to leucine
  • regulation of protein phosphorylation
  • negative regulation of cell growth
  • glucose homeostasis
  • DNA damage response, signal transduction by p53 class mediator
  • cellular response to oxidative stress
  • triglyceride homeostasis
  • positive regulation of protein kinase B signaling cascade

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • TORC2 complex
  • cytoplasm
  • mitochondrion
  • cytosol
  • lysosomal membrane
  • AMP-activated protein kinase complex

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • leucine binding
  • peroxidase activity
  • protein binding
  • GDP-dissociation inhibitor activity
  • sulfiredoxin activity
  • oxidoreductase activity, acting on peroxide as acceptor
  • PH domain binding

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