ZIC4 Gene Summary [Human]
This gene encodes a member of the ZIC family of C2H2-type zinc finger proteins. Members of this family are important during development, and have been associated with X-linked visceral heterotaxy and holoprosencephaly type 5. This gene is closely linked to the gene encoding zinc finger protein of the cerebellum 1, a related family member on chromosome 3. Heterozygous deletion of these linked genes is involved in Dandy-Walker malformation, which is a congenital cerebellar malformation. Multiple transcript variants have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2009]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | ZIC4 |
| Official Name | Zic family member 4 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:20393] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000174963 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | Zic family member 4 |
| Synonyms | Zic family member 4, zinc finger protein of the cerebellum 4 |
| 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 ZIC4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- Zinc finger, C2H2 type
- transcription regulator
- double-stranded DNA binding
- nucleic acid binding
- Zinc-finger double domain
- Zic proteins zinc finger domain
- sequence-specific DNA binding
- DNA binding
- C2H2-type zinc ribbon
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Nucleus
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human ZIC4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- central nervous system development
- regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- DNA binding
- metal ion binding
- RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity