GTF2H2 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene is part of a 500 kb inverted duplication on chromosome 5q13. This duplicated region contains at least four genes and repetitive elements which make it prone to rearrangements and deletions. The repetitiveness and complexity of the sequence have also caused difficulty in determining the organization of this genomic region. This gene is within the telomeric copy of the duplication. Deletion of this gene sometimes accompanies deletion of the neighboring SMN1 gene in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients but it is unclear if deletion of this gene contributes to the SMA phenotype. This gene encodes the 44 kDa subunit of RNA polymerase II transcription initiation factor IIH which is involved in basal transcription and nucleotide excision repair. Transcript variants for this gene have been described, but their full length nature has not been determined. A second copy of this gene within the centromeric copy of the duplication has been described in the literature. It is reported to be different by either two or four base pairs; however, no sequence data is currently available for the centromeric copy of the gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
GTF2H2
Official Name
general transcription factor IIH subunit 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:4656]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000145736
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 2966 NCBI: 728340 Ensembl: ENSG00000145736
Aliases general transcription factor IIH subunit 2
Synonyms BTF2, BTF2-p44, general transcription factor IIH subunit 2, p44, T-BTF2P44, TFIIH
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesRat

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 GTF2H2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • TFIIH C1-like domain
  • transcription regulator
  • von Willebrand factor (vWF) type A domain
  • transcription factor ssl1
  • Ssl1-like
  • vWFA
  • von Willebrand factor type A domain
  • protein binding
  • general RNA polymerase II transcription factor

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the GTF2H2 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
  • infection by HIV-1
regulated by
  • HGF
  • tretinoin
  • BMP2
  • topotecan
  • monocyte-derived macrophages
  • 5-fluorouracil
regulates
  • DNA promoter
  • DNA endogenous promoter
  • RNA polymerase II
  • GPCR
  • ERCC2
role in cell
  • formation
  • formation 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
  • nuclear fraction
  • nucleoplasm
  • nuclear speckles

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human GTF2H2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • nucleotide-excision repair
  • transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • G-protein coupled receptor internalization
  • response to UV
  • transcription initiation from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • transcription factor TFIID complex
  • nuclear speck
  • core TFIIH complex
  • core TFIIH complex portion of holo TFIIH complex
  • holo TFIIH complex
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • zinc ion binding
  • protein binding
  • general RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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