CDC42EP3 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of a small family of guanosine triphosphate (GTP) metabolizing proteins that contain a CRIB (Cdc42, Rac interactive binding) domain. Members of this family of proteins act as effectors of CDC42 function. The encoded protein is involved in actin cytoskeleton re-organization during cell shape changes, including pseudopodia formation. A pseudogene of this gene is found on chromosome 19. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2012]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
CDC42EP3
Official Name
CDC42 effector protein 3 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:16943]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000163171
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 10602 Ensembl: ENSG00000163171
Aliases CDC42 effector protein 3, binder of Rho GTPases 2
Synonyms 3200001F04Rik, BORG2, CDC42 effector protein 3, CEP3, UB1
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

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 CDC42EP3 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Cdc42 effector
  • CRIB
  • protein binding
  • cytoskeletal regulatory protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the CDC42EP3 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
  • papillary thyroid carcinoma
  • squamous cell lung cancer
  • neoplasia
  • lung squamous cell carcinoma
  • chronic lymphocytic leukemia
  • atrial fibrillation
  • astrocytoma
  • glioma formation
  • oligodendroglioma
  • chronic fatigue syndrome
regulated by
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • migration
  • apoptosis

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
  • cellular membrane
  • actin cytoskeleton
  • Plasma Membrane
  • cytosol
  • filopodia

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human CDC42EP3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • regulation of cell shape
  • positive regulation of pseudopodium assembly
  • signal transduction
  • positive regulation of actin filament polymerization
  • Rho protein signal transduction

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • cytoskeleton
  • cytoplasm
  • actin cytoskeleton
  • cytosol
  • endomembrane system
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • cytoskeletal regulatory protein binding
  • small GTPase binding

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