MORC4 Gene Summary [Human]

In human, the four current members of the microrchidia (morc) gene family share an N-terminal ATPase-like ATP-binding region and a CW four-cysteine zinc-finger motif. The protein encoded by this gene also has a nuclear matrix binding domain and a two-stranded coiled-coil motif near its C-terminus. This gene is widely expressed at low levels in normal tissues and has elevated expression in placenta and testis. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct proteins. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
MORC4
Official Name
MORC family CW-type zinc finger 4 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:23485]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000133131
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 79710 Ensembl: ENSG00000133131
Aliases MORC family CW-type zinc finger 4
Synonyms 1600017G11RIK, 5630401M14Rik, dJ75H8.2, microrchidia 4, MORC family CW-type zinc finger 4, RGD1559905, ZCW4, ZCWCC2
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 MORC4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • histone binding
  • CW-type Zinc Finger
  • Histidine kinase-, DNA gyrase B-, and HSP90-like ATPase
  • Histidine kinase-like ATPase domain
  • protein binding activity, bridging
  • protein binding
  • Morc6 ribosomal protein S5 domain 2-like

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • alcoholic pancreatitis
regulated by

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
  • nucleoplasm

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human MORC4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • ATPase activity
  • zinc ion binding
  • protein binding
  • methylated histone residue binding

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