GPHN

GPHN Gene Summary

This gene encodes a neuronal assembly protein that anchors inhibitory neurotransmitter receptors to the postsynaptic cytoskeleton via high affinity binding to a receptor subunit domain and tubulin dimers. In nonneuronal tissues, the encoded protein is also required for molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis. Mutations in this gene may be associated with the neurological condition hyperplexia and also lead to molybdenum cofactor deficiency. Numerous alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described; however, the full-length nature of all transcript variants is not currently known. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
GPHN
Official Name
gephyrin [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:15465]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000171723
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 10243 Ensembl: ENSG00000171723
Aliases gephyrin
Synonyms
5730552E08Rik,C230040D23,GEPH,gephyrin,GPH,GPHRYN,HKPX1,MOCODC
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.
  • Dynein light chain binding domain
  • molybdopterin adenylyltransferase
  • MoeA N-terminal region (domain I and II)
  • MoeA C-terminal region (domain IV)
  • molybdenum cofactor synthesis domain
  • protein binding activity, bridging
  • linker domain
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • receptor binding
  • identical protein binding
  • molybdopterin molybdotransferase
  • Probable molybdopterin binding domain
  • tubulin binding domain
  • gephyrin E domain
  • MogA homology domain
  • binding protein
  • cytoskeletal protein binding
  • nitrate reductase
  • tubulin binding
  • MoeA homology domain
  • MoCF_BD

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the GPHN 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
  • MTHFD1
  • RAB7A
  • RPS27A
  • GABA-A receptor
  • VIRMA
  • VASP
  • LGALS3BP
  • TRIM67
  • EEF1A1
  • PLEKHA4
disease
  • COVID-19
  • complementation group C molybdenum cofactor deficiency
  • major depression
  • idiopathic scoliosis
  • morbid obesity
  • suicide attempt
  • autosomal recessive hyperekplexia type 1
  • apnea
regulated by
  • TP53
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • GABRG2
  • IgG2a
  • NLGN3
  • GABRA3
  • poly rI:rC-RNA
  • SEMA4D
  • POR
  • VASP
regulates
  • MTOR
  • GLRA1
  • GABRA1
  • GABA-A receptor
  • SUOX
  • GABRG2
  • molybdenum cofactor complex
  • ARHGEF9
  • GABRA2
  • XDH
role in cell
  • binding in
  • number
  • density
  • abnormal morphology
  • outgrowth
  • degeneration
  • diffusion in
  • establishment

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • plasma membrane fraction
  • GABAergic postsynaptic terminal
  • GABAergic synapse
  • organelle
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell surface
  • intracellular space
  • postsynaptic region
  • cellular membrane
  • cytoplasmic aggregates
  • cytosol
  • cytoplasmic face of plasma membrane
  • presynaptic membrane
  • postsynaptic membrane
  • synaptic membrane
  • dendritic spines
  • synaptic vesicles
  • axon initial segments
  • synaptosomes
  • synapse
  • perikaryon
  • dendrites
  • postsynaptic density
  • presynaptic terminals
  • postsynaptic terminals
  • inhibitory synapse
  • dendritic shafts

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

BIOLOGICAL PROCESS

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • establishment of synaptic specificity at neuromuscular junction
  • gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor clustering
  • glycine receptor clustering
  • response to metal ion
  • Mo-molybdopterin cofactor biosynthetic process
  • molybdopterin cofactor biosynthetic process

CELLULAR COMPONENT

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • postsynaptic density
  • dendrite
  • cytoskeleton
  • cytoplasm
  • postsynaptic membrane
  • cytosol
  • synaptic membrane
  • plasma membrane

MOLECULAR FUNCTION

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • ATP binding
  • identical protein binding
  • protein binding
  • metal ion binding
  • nitrate reductase activity
  • molybdopterin cofactor binding

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