MSI2 Gene Summary [Human]
This gene encodes an RNA-binding protein that is a member of the Musashi protein family. The encoded protein is transcriptional regulator that targets genes involved in development and cell cycle regulation. Mutations in this gene are associated with poor prognosis in certain types of cancers. This gene has also been shown to be rearranged in certain cancer cells. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2016]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | MSI2 |
| Official Name | musashi RNA binding protein 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:18585] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000153944 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | musashi RNA binding protein 2 |
| Synonyms | 1700105C15Rik, FLJ36569, LOC100038945, LOC100504473, MSI2H, musashi RNA-binding protein 2, RGD1560397 |
| 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 MSI2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- RNA recognition motif (RRM) superfamily
- RNA recognition motif
- protein binding
- single-stranded RNA binding
- identical protein binding
- poly(U) binding protein
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the MSI2 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
- breast cancer
- neoplasia
- epithelial cancer
- cancer
- metastasis
- organismal death
- schizophrenia
- androgenic alopecia
- renal clear cell adenocarcinoma
- renal clear cell cancer
role in cell
- activation in
- apoptosis
- expression in
- proliferation
- growth
- cell death
- formation
- invasion
- number
- invasion 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.
- Cytoplasm
- polyribosome fractions
- intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
- Nucleus
- polysomes
- cytosol
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human MSI2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- regulation of translation
- central nervous system development
- stem cell development
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- cytoplasm
- intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
- cytosol
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- identical protein binding
- RNA binding
- protein binding
- mRNA binding
- poly(U) RNA binding