ARPC4 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes one of seven subunits of the human Arp2/3 protein complex. This complex controls actin polymerization in cells and has been conserved throughout eukaryotic evolution. This gene encodes the p20 subunit, which is necessary for actin nucleation and high-affinity binding to F-actin. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. Naturally occurring read-through transcription exists between this gene and the downstream tubulin tyrosine ligase-like family, member 3 (TTLL3), which results in the production of a fusion protein. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2010]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
ARPC4
Official Name
actin related protein 2/3 complex subunit 4 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:707]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000241553
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 10093 Ensembl: ENSG00000241553
Aliases actin related protein 2/3 complex subunit 4, Arp2/3 protein complex subunit p20, actin related protein 2/3 complex, subunit 4 (20 kD)
Synonyms 5330419I20Rik, actin related protein 2/3 complex subunit 4, actin related protein 2/3 complex, subunit 4, ARC20, Arp2/3 complex 20 kDa subunit, Arpc4 predicted, DEVLO, P20-ARC
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 ARPC4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • actin filament binding
  • structural constituent of cytoskeleton
  • ARP2/3 complex 20 kDa subunit (ARPC4)
  • protein binding activity, bridging
  • enzyme binding
  • 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
  • developmental delay, language impairment, and ocular abnormalities
regulated by
  • beta-estradiol
  • OGA
  • cytochalasin D
  • maslinic acid
  • Caco2 cells
  • CXCL12
  • NRG1
  • KLF3
  • CpG ODN 2006
  • resiquimod
regulates
  • zymosan
  • Myelin
role in cell
  • formation
  • formation in
  • processing in
  • phagocytosis by
  • phagocytosis

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
  • cilia
  • Nucleus
  • cytosol
  • exosomes

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human ARPC4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • actin nucleation
  • actin filament polymerization
  • Arp2/3 complex-mediated actin nucleation

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • site of double-strand break
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • cytosol
  • cell projection
  • Arp2/3 protein complex

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • actin filament binding
  • protein binding
  • structural constituent of cytoskeleton
  • protein binding, bridging
  • enzyme binding

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