MAGEA6 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene is a member of the MAGEA gene family. The members of this family encode proteins with 50 to 80% sequence identity to each other. The promoters and first exons of the MAGEA genes show considerable variability, suggesting that the existence of this gene family enables the same function to be expressed under different transcriptional controls. The MAGEA genes are clustered at chromosomal location Xq28. They have been implicated in some hereditary disorders, such as dyskeratosis congenita. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2013]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
MAGEA6
Official Name
MAGE family member A6 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:6804]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000197172
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 4105 Ensembl: ENSG00000197172
Aliases MAGE family member A6, MAGE-6 antigen, melanoma-associated antigen 6, melanoma antigen family A 6, cancer/testis antigen family 1, member 6
Synonyms CT1.6, MAGE-3b, MAGE6, MAGE family member A6
Species
Human, Homo sapiens

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 MAGEA6 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Melanoma associated antigen family N terminal
  • MAGE homology domain
  • protein binding

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • cancer
  • undifferentiated sarcoma
  • yolk sac neoplasm
  • germ cell neoplasia
  • neuroblastoma
  • neuroblastoma formation
  • esophageal adenocarcinoma
  • esophageal carcinoma formation
  • osteosarcoma
  • osteosarcomagenesis
role in cell
  • autophagy by

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Unknown

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human MAGEA6 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
  • negative regulation of autophagy

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • histone deacetylase binding

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