MRTFA Gene Summary [Human]

The protein encoded by this gene interacts with the transcription factor myocardin, a key regulator of smooth muscle cell differentiation. The encoded protein is predominantly nuclear and may help transduce signals from the cytoskeleton to the nucleus. This gene is involved in a specific translocation event that creates a fusion of this gene and the RNA-binding motif protein-15 gene. This translocation has been associated with acute megakaryocytic leukemia. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2013]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
MRTFA
Official Name
myocardin related transcription factor A [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:14334]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000196588
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 57591 Ensembl: ENSG00000196588
Aliases myocardin related transcription factor A, megakaryocytic acute leukemia, basic, SAP and coiled-coil domain
Synonyms AMKL, BSAC, FLMKL1, MAL, MELODY, MKL, MKL1, MKL1met, myocardin related transcription factor A
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 MRTFA often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • transcription regulator
  • transcription co-activator
  • SAP motif
  • RPEL repeat
  • nucleic acid binding
  • SAP domain
  • LRR-domain binding
  • transcription activation domain
  • coiled-coil domain
  • protein binding
  • glutamine-rich domain
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • actin monomer binding
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • actin binding
  • basic domain
  • transcription factor activity

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the MRTFA 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
  • coronary artery disease
  • neoplasia
  • thrombocytopenia
  • obesity
  • myocardial infarction
  • edema
  • pulmonary hypertension
  • cancer
  • cardiac hypertrophy
  • breast cancer
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • expression in
  • cell death
  • apoptosis
  • activation in
  • formation
  • adhesion
  • cell spreading
  • quantity
  • migration

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
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • Cytoplasm
  • presynaptic regions
  • postsynaptic region
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • cytoplasmic fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • wound healing, spreading of cells
  • smooth muscle cell differentiation
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • actin cytoskeleton organization

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • cytoplasm
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • actin binding
  • transcription coactivator activity
  • leucine zipper domain binding
  • actin monomer binding

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