ATG12

ATG12 Gene Summary

Autophagy is a process of bulk protein degradation in which cytoplasmic components, including organelles, are enclosed in double-membrane structures called autophagosomes and delivered to lysosomes or vacuoles for degradation. ATG12 is the human homolog of a yeast protein involved in autophagy (Mizushima et al., 1998 [PubMed 9852036]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
ATG12
Official Name
autophagy related 12 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:588]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000145782
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 9140 Ensembl: ENSG00000145782
Aliases autophagy related 12, APG12 autophagy 12-like
Synonyms
4931423H11Rik,A330058M13RIK,APG12,APG12L,Atg12l,autophagy related 12,FBR93,HAPG12
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.
  • Ubl1_cv_Nsp3_N-like
  • protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the ATG12 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
  • ESR2
  • ATG5
  • MAP1LC3B
  • IER2
  • HNRNPAB
  • ELAVL1
  • HNRNPUL1
  • AUP1
  • HNRNPD
  • RPS8
disease
  • infection by HIV-1
regulated by
  • TGFB1
  • dexamethasone
  • PI3K (family)
  • proanthocyanidin derivative
  • insulin
  • EP300
  • BAR501
  • D-glucose
  • OIP5-AS1
  • NR3C1
regulates
  • agar
  • phosphatidylethanolamine
  • GABARAPL1
  • ANXA3
  • MBP
  • Ebna1
  • SRC
  • MPZ
role in cell
  • cell death
  • expression in
  • apoptosis
  • survival
  • replication in
  • binding in
  • accumulation in
  • accumulation
  • assembly
  • mass

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
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • perinuclear region
  • cellular membrane
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • neurites
  • autophagic vacuoles
  • perikaryon
  • phagosomes
  • autophagosomes

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the ATG12 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

BIOLOGICAL PROCESS

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • autophagic vacuole assembly
  • negative regulation of type I interferon production
  • piecemeal microautophagy of nucleus
  • negative regulation of innate immune response
  • mitochondrion degradation
  • macroautophagy
  • negative regulation of defense response to virus

CELLULAR COMPONENT

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • pre-autophagosomal structure membrane
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • Atg12-Atg5-Atg16 complex
  • phagocytic vesicle membrane
  • cytosol
  • macromolecular complex
  • autophagic vacuole
  • autophagic vacuole membrane
  • nucleoplasm

MOLECULAR FUNCTION

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • Atg8 ligase activity

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