SOX18 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the SOX (SRY-related HMG-box) family of transcription factors involved in the regulation of embryonic development and in the determination of the cell fate. The encoded protein may act as a transcriptional regulator after forming a protein complex with other proteins. This protein plays a role in hair, blood vessel, and lymphatic vessel development. Mutations in this gene have been associated with recessive and dominant forms of hypotrichosis-lymphedema-telangiectasia. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
SOX18
Official Name
SRY-box transcription factor 18 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:11194]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000203883
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 54345 Ensembl: ENSG00000203883
Aliases SRY-box transcription factor 18
Synonyms HLTRS, HLTS, Ra, Ragl, SRY-box transcription factor 18, SRY (sex determining region Y)-box 18
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 SOX18 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
  • activation domain
  • transcription regulator
  • nucleic acid binding
  • high mobility group (HMG)-box domain superfamily
  • transcription activation domain
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • Sox 17/18 central domain
  • DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • HMG (high mobility group) box
  • HMG-box domain
  • high mobility group
  • transcription factor activity

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the SOX18 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
  • metastasis
  • hypotrichosis-lymphedema-telangiectasia syndrome
  • organismal death
  • uterine leiomyoma
  • leiomyomatosis
  • hypotrichosis-lymphedema-telangiectasia-renal defect syndrome
  • Klinefelter syndrome
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • proliferation
  • differentiation
  • invasiveness
  • metastatic potential
  • maturation
  • migratory capacity

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
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human SOX18 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • regulation of stem cell proliferation
  • outflow tract morphogenesis
  • stem cell fate specification
  • cell maturation
  • endocardial cell differentiation
  • vasculogenesis
  • hair cycle process
  • lymphatic endothelial cell differentiation
  • embryonic heart tube development
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • blood vessel endothelial cell migration
  • establishment of endothelial barrier
  • endocardium formation
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • hair follicle development
  • negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • in utero embryonic development
  • angiogenesis
  • vasculature development
  • lymphangiogenesis
  • heart looping

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • transcription factor complex
  • chromatin

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
  • transcription regulatory 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

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