RIPPLY2

This gene encodes a nuclear protein that belongs to a novel family of proteins required for vertebrate somitogenesis. Members of this family have a tetrapeptide WRPW motif that is required for interaction with the transcriptional repressor Groucho and a carboxy-terminal Ripply homology domain/Bowline-DSCR-Ledgerline conserved region required for transcriptional repression. Null mutant mice die soon after birth and display defects in axial skeleton segmentation due to defective somitogenesis. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2016]

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 RIPPLY2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.

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

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human RIPPLY2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.