RIC3 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the resistance to inhibitors of cholinesterase 3-like family which functions as a chaperone of specific 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 receptor and nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subtypes. The encoded protein influences the folding and assembly of these receptor subunits in the endoplasmic reticulum and expression on the cell surface. This protein contains an N-terminal transmembrane domain, a proline-rich spacer, and a cytosolic C-terminal coiled-coil domain. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2016]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
RIC3
Official Name
RIC3 acetylcholine receptor chaperone [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:30338]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000166405
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 79608 Ensembl: ENSG00000166405
Aliases RIC3 acetylcholine receptor chaperone
Synonyms AYST720, E130307J04RIK, PRO1385, RIC3 acetylcholine receptor chaperone
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 RIC3 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Resistance to inhibitors of cholinesterase homolog 3
  • signal peptide
  • coiled-coil domain
  • protein binding
  • receptor binding

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • binding in
  • elevation in
  • synaptic transmission
  • assembly 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.
  • Cytoplasm
  • membrane fraction
  • cell surface
  • perinuclear region
  • cellular membrane
  • Golgi Apparatus
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human RIC3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • protein localization at cell surface
  • synaptic transmission, cholinergic
  • positive regulation of protein localization at cell surface
  • macromolecular complex assembly
  • protein folding
  • elevation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • endoplasmic reticulum membrane
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • Golgi membrane
  • neuronal cell body
  • synapse
  • neuron projection

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding involved in protein folding
  • acetylcholine receptor binding

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