ZSCAN2 Gene Summary [Human]
The protein encoded by this gene contains several copies of zinc finger motif, which is commonly found in transcriptional regulatory proteins. Studies in mice show that this gene is expressed during embryonic development, and specifically in the testis in adult mice, suggesting that it may play a role in regulating genes in germ cells. Alternative splicing of this gene results in several transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | ZSCAN2 |
| Official Name | zinc finger and SCAN domain containing 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:20994] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000176371 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | zinc finger and SCAN domain containing 2 |
| Synonyms | LOC90393, ZFP29, zinc finger and SCAN domain containing 2, ZNF854 |
| 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 ZSCAN2 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
- leucine rich region
- transcription regulator
- Zinc-finger double domain
- SCAN domain
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 ZSCAN2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- spermatogenesis
- cell differentiation
- 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
- metal ion binding
- RNA polymerase II regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity