ODF4 Gene Summary [Human]
This gene encodes a protein that is localized in the outer dense fibers of the tails of mature sperm. This protein is thought to have some important role in the sperm tail. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2016]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | ODF4 |
| Official Name | outer dense fiber of sperm tails 4 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:19056] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000184650 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | outer dense fiber of sperm tails 4, cancer/testis antigen 136 |
| Synonyms | CT134, CT136, OPPO1, outer dense fiber of sperm tails 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 ODF4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- protein binding
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
- motile cilia
- outer dense fibers
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human ODF4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- spermatogenesis
- cell differentiation
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- membrane
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- protein binding