PCGF2 Gene Summary [Human]

The protein encoded by this gene contains a RING finger motif and is similar to the polycomb group (PcG) gene products. PcG gene products form complexes via protein-protein interaction and maintain the transcription repression of genes involved in embryogenesis, cell cycles, and tumorigenesis. This protein was shown to act as a negative regulator of transcription and has tumor suppressor activity. The expression of this gene was detected in various tumor cells, but is limited in neural organs in normal tissues. Knockout studies in mice suggested that this protein may negatively regulate the expression of different cytokines, chemokines, and chemokine receptors, and thus plays an important role in lymphocyte differentiation and migration, as well as in immune responses. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
PCGF2
Official Name
polycomb group ring finger 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:12929]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000277258
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 7703 Ensembl: ENSG00000277258
Aliases polycomb group ring finger 2
Synonyms MEL-18, polycomb group ring finger 2, RNF110, TPFS, ZFP144, ZINC FINGER protein 144, ZNF144
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 PCGF2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • PEST domain
  • transcription regulator
  • RAWUL domain RING finger- and WD40-associated ubiquitin-like
  • Ubl1_cv_Nsp3_N-like
  • RING finger (Really Interesting New Gene) domain and U-box domain superfamily
  • Ring finger
  • chromatin binding
  • Ring finger domain
  • protein binding
  • Zinc finger, C3HC4 type (RING finger)

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • neoplasia
  • metastasis
  • growth failure
  • global developmental delay
  • hereditary disorder
  • developmental disorder
  • Turnpenny-Fry syndrome
  • mental retardation
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • proliferation
  • migration
  • differentiation
  • growth
  • cell cycle progression
  • colony formation
  • binding in
  • survival
  • remodeling

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
  • nuclear fraction
  • nucleoplasm
  • nuclear bodies
  • sex chromatin
  • nuclear speckles
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human PCGF2 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
  • chromatin remodeling
  • in utero embryonic development
  • anterior/posterior pattern specification
  • apoptotic signaling pathway
  • cellular response to hydrogen peroxide
  • embryonic skeletal system morphogenesis
  • negative regulation of apoptotic signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • nuclear body
  • PRC1 complex
  • PcG protein complex
  • sex chromatin
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • DNA binding
  • protein binding
  • metal ion binding

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