SMPD4

SMPD4 Gene Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a sphingomyelinase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of membrane sphingomyelin to form phosphorylcholine and ceramide. This gene is activated by DNA damage, cellular stress, and tumor necrosis factor, but it is downregulated by wild-type p53. The encoded protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi network. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2017]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
SMPD4
Official Name
sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 4 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:32949]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000136699
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 55627 Ensembl: ENSG00000136699
Aliases sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 4, neutral sphingomyelinase-3
Synonyms
4122402O22Rik,NEDMABA,NEDMEBA,NET13,NSMASE-3,RGD1310674,SKNY,sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 4
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 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase D
  • sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase
  • enzyme
  • Mitochondrial-associated sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the SMPD4 gene 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.
binds
  • CXADR
  • PDS5A
  • SEC62
  • ESR2
  • RPN2
  • TIPARP
  • EMD
  • CDC123
  • MARCKS
  • C9orf72
disease
  • neurodevelopmental disorder with microcephaly, arthrogryposis and structural brain anomalies
  • hereditary disorder
  • allergic rhinitis
regulated by
  • TNF
  • erlotinib
  • ARID1A
  • TLR4
  • parthenolide
  • metformin
  • RAPTA-C
  • phosphatidylserine
  • SGPL1
  • scyphostatin
regulates
  • IL6
  • ceramide
  • sphingomyelin
  • glycerophospholipid
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • organization
  • response by
  • permeabilization

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
  • Golgi Apparatus
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • endoplasmic reticulum membrane
  • trans Golgi network
  • perinuclear space
  • outer nuclear membrane
  • nuclear envelope
  • sarcolemma

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the SMPD4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

BIOLOGICAL PROCESS

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • glycerophospholipid catabolic process
  • ceramide biosynthetic process
  • sphingomyelin catabolic process
  • cellular response to tumor necrosis factor
  • endoplasmic reticulum organization

CELLULAR COMPONENT

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • endoplasmic reticulum membrane
  • nuclear envelope
  • trans-Golgi network
  • sarcolemma
  • Golgi apparatus
  • endoplasmic reticulum
  • nuclear outer membrane
  • Golgi membrane

MOLECULAR FUNCTION

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase activity
  • metal ion binding
  • sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase D activity

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