FAT4 Gene Summary [Human]

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the protocadherin family. This gene may play a role in regulating planar cell polarity (PCP). Studies in mice suggest that loss of PCP signaling may cause cystic kidney disease, and mutations in this gene have been associated with Van Maldergem Syndrome 2. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been noted for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2014]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
FAT4
Official Name
FAT atypical cadherin 4 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:23109]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000196159
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 79633 Ensembl: ENSG00000196159
Aliases FAT atypical cadherin 4, cadherin-related family member 11
Synonyms 6030410K14Rik, 9430004M15, CDHF14, CDHR11, FAT atypical cadherin 4, FAT-J, HKLLS2, LOC108348049, NBLA00548, RGD1564291, VMLDS2
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

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 FAT4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Bacterial cadherin-like domain
  • Cadherin-like
  • LamG
  • Human growth factor-like EGF
  • Bacterial Ig domain
  • Cadherin repeat-like domain
  • EGF domain
  • protein binding
  • laminin G domain
  • EGF_CA

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the FAT4 gene in human 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.
disease
  • epithelial cancer
  • Van Maldergem syndrome type 2
  • open-angle glaucoma
  • hepatocellular carcinoma
  • liver cancer
  • Hennekam lymphangiectasia-lymphedema syndrome type 2
  • major depression
  • congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract
  • myeloproliferative neoplasm
  • myeloproliferative disorder
regulated by
regulates
  • MER-WWC1-FRMD6
role in cell
  • cell viability
  • migration
  • proliferation
  • apoptosis
  • organization
  • orientation
  • cell-cell adhesion
  • dysfunction

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
  • cell surface
  • apical compartment

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human FAT4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • heterophilic cell-cell adhesion
  • hippo signaling cascade
  • neurogenesis
  • cerebral cortex development
  • homophilic cell adhesion

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • calcium ion binding

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