TAT Gene Summary [Human]

This nuclear gene encodes a mitochondrial protein tyrosine aminotransferase which is present in the liver and catalyzes the conversion of L-tyrosine into p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate. Mutations in this gene cause tyrosinemia (type II, Richner-Hanhart syndrome), a disorder accompanied by major skin and corneal lesions, with possible cognitive disability. A regulator gene for tyrosine aminotransferase is X-linked. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
TAT
Official Name
tyrosine aminotransferase [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:11573]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000198650
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 6898 Ensembl: ENSG00000198650
Aliases tyrosine aminotransferase
Synonyms MGC37790, tyrosine aminotransferase
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 TAT often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • tyrosine/nicotianamine family aminotransferase
  • acetylation site
  • tyrosine aminotransferase, eukaryotic
  • tyrosine transaminase
  • AAT_I
  • Aminotransferase ubiquitination site
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • Aminotransferase class I and II
  • identical protein binding
  • amino acid binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the TAT 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
  • hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma
  • liver cancer
  • epithelial cancer
  • tyrosinemia type II
  • sepsis
regulated by
  • PAGA
  • NR3C1
  • ESR2
  • ZAP70
  • dexamethasone
  • PIM1
  • 5alpha-tetrahydrocorticosterone
  • Lethal toxin
  • mifepristone
  • cycloheximide
regulates
role in cell
  • adhesion

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
  • cytosol
  • plasma

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • response to oxidative stress
  • glutamate metabolic process
  • L-phenylalanine catabolic process
  • response to mercury ion
  • tyrosine catabolic process
  • biosynthetic process
  • 2-oxoglutarate metabolic process
  • response to dexamethasone stimulus

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • cytosol

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • pyridoxal phosphate binding
  • identical protein binding
  • protein binding
  • L-tyrosine:2-oxoglutarate aminotransferase activity
  • amino acid binding

Gene-Specific Assays for Results You Can Trust

Streamline your workflow with assays designed for this gene. Our targeted dPCR and qPCR assays help you generate meaningful data – efficiently and accurately.