CHTF8 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a short protein that forms part of the Ctf18 replication factor C (RFC) complex that occurs in both yeast and mammals. The heteroheptameric RFC complex plays a role in sister chromatid cohesion and may load the replication clamp PCNA (proliferating cell nuclear antigen) onto DNA during DNA replication and repair. This gene is ubiquitously expressed and has been shown to have reduced expression in renal and prostate tumors. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described. This gene has a pseudogene on chromosome X. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2018]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
CHTF8
Official Name
chromosome transmission fidelity factor 8 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:24353]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000168802
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 54921 NCBI: 113455421 Ensembl: ENSG00000168802
Aliases chromosome transmission fidelity factor 8
Synonyms 5830457O10Rik, chromosome transmission fidelity factor 8, CTF8, CTF8, chromosome transmission fidelity factor 8, DERPC, LOC690176, RGD1306894
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 CHTF8 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • single-stranded DNA dependent ATP dependent DNA helicase
  • Ctf8
  • DNA clamp loader
  • enzyme

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • dyslexia
role in cell
  • cohesion
  • cohesion 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
  • nucleoplasm

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human CHTF8 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • DNA duplex unwinding
  • DNA replication
  • mitotic sister chromatid cohesion
  • positive regulation of DNA-directed DNA polymerase activity

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • Ctf18 RFC-like complex
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • DNA binding
  • DNA clamp loader activity
  • single-stranded DNA-dependent ATP-dependent DNA helicase activity

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