ERCC4

ERCC4 Gene Summary

The protein encoded by this gene forms a complex with ERCC1 and is involved in the 5' incision made during nucleotide excision repair. This complex is a structure specific DNA repair endonuclease that interacts with EME1. Defects in this gene are a cause of xeroderma pigmentosum complementation group F (XP-F), or xeroderma pigmentosum VI (XP6).[provided by RefSeq, Mar 2009]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
ERCC4
Official Name
ERCC excision repair 4, endonuclease catalytic subunit [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:3436]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000175595
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 2072 Ensembl: ENSG00000175595
Aliases ERCC excision repair 4, endonuclease catalytic subunit, xeroderma pigmentosum, complementation group F
Synonyms
ERCC11,ERCC excision repair 4, endonuclease catalytic subunit,excision repair cross-complementing rodent repair deficiency, complementation group 4,FANCQ,LOC100365348,LOC103690357,LOC683847,LOC687284,LOC688631,RAD1,RGD1560340,XFEPS,XPF
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.
  • ERCC4 domain
  • DNA repair protein (rad1)
  • transcription factor binding
  • chromatin binding
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • PDDEXK family nucleases
  • identical protein binding
  • single-stranded DNA specific endodeoxyribonuclease
  • nuclease domain of XPF/MUS81 family proteins
  • DNA binding
  • endonuclease
  • binding protein
  • damaged DNA binding
  • single-stranded DNA binding
  • N-terminal helicase domain of the DEAD-box helicase superfamily

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the ERCC4 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
  • CUL4A
  • DDB1
  • ERCC1
  • JUN
  • PRKN
  • EGFR
  • FANCG
  • UBC
  • SLX4
  • BRCA1
disease
  • epithelial cancer
  • cancer
  • epithelial neoplasia
  • pancreatic neoplasia
  • digestive system cancer
  • abdominal cancer
  • pancreaticobiliary cancer
  • hereditary spastic ataxia
  • ovarian cancer
  • type F/Cockayne syndrome xeroderma pigmentosum
regulated by
  • melatonin
  • SETX
  • tretinoin
  • beta-estradiol
  • PDE4D
  • DUSP6
  • cisplatin
  • carboplatin
  • FOS
  • RAD52
regulates
  • DNA promoter
  • DNA endogenous promoter
  • histone H3
  • PRLR
  • DIO1
  • HPRT1
  • IGF1
  • GHR
  • SNCA
  • ERCC4
role in cell
  • autophagy by
  • damage in
  • survival
  • length
  • breakage
  • maintenance
  • repair
  • breakage in
  • nucleotide excision repair in
  • senescence

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
  • nuclear fraction
  • nucleoplasm
  • telomeres

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the ERCC4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

BIOLOGICAL PROCESS

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • DNA repair
  • UV protection
  • double-strand break repair via homologous recombination
  • nucleotide-excision repair
  • resolution of meiotic recombination intermediates
  • telomere maintenance
  • response to UV
  • double-strand break repair via nonhomologous end joining
  • regulation of autophagy
  • cellular response to UV
  • negative regulation of telomere maintenance
  • negative regulation of telomerase activity

CELLULAR COMPONENT

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • chromosome, telomeric region
  • nucleotide-excision repair factor 1 complex
  • nucleus
  • nucleotide-excision repair complex
  • ERCC4-ERCC1 complex
  • nucleoplasm

MOLECULAR FUNCTION

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • DNA binding
  • identical protein binding
  • protein binding
  • TFIID-class transcription factor binding
  • endodeoxyribonuclease activity
  • damaged DNA binding
  • telomerase inhibitor activity
  • single-stranded DNA specific endodeoxyribonuclease activity
  • single-stranded DNA binding

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