MAFG Gene Summary [Human]
Globin gene expression is regulated through nuclear factor erythroid-2 (NFE2) elements located in enhancer-like locus control regions positioned many kb upstream of alpha- and beta-gene clusters (summarized by Blank et al., 1997 [PubMed 9166829]). NFE2 DNA-binding activity consists of a heterodimer containing a ubiquitous small Maf protein (MafF, MIM 604877; MafG; or MafK, MIM 600197) and the tissue-restricted protein p45 NFE2 (MIM 601490). Both subunits are members of the activator protein-1-like superfamily of basic leucine zipper (bZIP) proteins (see MIM 165160).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2010]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | MAFG |
| Official Name | MAF bZIP transcription factor G [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:6781] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000197063 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | MAF bZIP transcription factor G, transcription factor MafG, basic leucine zipper transcription factor MafG |
| Synonyms | C630022N07RIK, hMAF, MAF bZIP transcription factor G, MGC13090, v-maf musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene family, protein G (avian) |
| 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 MAFG often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional activator activity
- transcription regulator
- nucleic acid binding
- double-stranded DNA binding
- protein binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding
- bZIP
- identical protein binding
- basic region leucin zipper
- DNA binding
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the MAFG 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
- hypoplasia
- thrombocytopenia
- splenomegaly
- neurodegeneration
role in cell
- expression in
- activation in
- formation
- formation in
- proliferation
- quantity
- differentiation
- cisplatin sensitivity
- binding in
- transactivation in
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
- chromatin
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human MAFG gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
- in utero embryonic development
- positive regulation of gene expression
- positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
- regulation of epidermal cell differentiation
- adult behavior
- regulation of cell proliferation
- regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
- nucleoplasm
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- identical protein binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity
- protein binding
- RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
- RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity involved in positive regulation of transcription
- sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity