DCAF6 Gene Summary [Human]
The protein encoded by this gene is a ligand-dependent coactivator of nuclear receptors, including nuclear receptor subfamily 3 group C member 1 (NR3C1), glucocorticoid receptor (GR), and androgen receptor (AR). The encoded protein and DNA damage binding protein 2 (DDB2) may act as tumor promoters and tumor suppressors, respectively, by regulating the level of androgen receptor in prostate tissues. In addition, this protein can act with glucocorticoid receptor to promote human papillomavirus gene expression. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2017]
Details
| Type | Processed Transcript |
| Official Symbol | DCAF6 |
| Official Name | DDB1 and CUL4 associated factor 6 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:30002] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000143164 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | DDB1 and CUL4 associated factor 6 |
| Synonyms | 1200006M05Rik, ARCAP, DDB1 and CUL4 associated factor 6, IQWD1, MSTP055, NRIP, PC326, RGD1561961 |
| Species | Human, Homo sapiens |
| Orthologies |
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 DCAF6 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- transcription regulator
- transcription co-activator
- WD40 repeats
- IQ domain
- WD domain, G-beta repeat
- protein binding
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the DCAF6 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
- major depression
- acute myeloid leukemia
- exercise intolerance
- cortical visual impairment and intellectual disability
role in cell
- transcription in
- degradation in
- ubiquitination 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.
- Nucleus
- focal adhesions
- cytosol
- nucleoplasm
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human DCAF6 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
- protein ubiquitination
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
- focal adhesion
- cytoplasm
- cytosol
- CUL4 RING ubiquitin ligase complex
- nucleoplasm
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- protein binding
- ligand-dependent nuclear receptor transcription coactivator activity