Fasl Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable cytokine activity; death receptor binding activity; and tumor necrosis factor receptor binding activity. Acts upstream of or within extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway via death domain receptors and retinal cell programmed cell death. Located in external side of plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; hemolymphoid system gland; reproductive system; and trophectoderm. Used to study autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including cholangiocarcinoma; chronic myeloid leukemia; diabetes mellitus (multiple); pancreatic cancer (multiple); and pre-eclampsia (multiple). Orthologous to human FASLG (Fas ligand). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Fasl
Official Name
Fas ligand (TNF superfamily, member 6) [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:99255]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000000817
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 14103 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000000817
Aliases Fas ligand (TNF superfamily, member 6)
Synonyms ALPS1B, APT1LG1, APTL, CD178, CD95-L, FASL, Fas Ligand, gld, mFasL, Tnfl6, TNFSF6, TNLG1A
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

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 mouse Fasl often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • extracellular domain
  • death receptor binding
  • TNF homology domain
  • tumor necrosis factor receptor binding
  • TNF
  • protein binding
  • receptor binding
  • cytokine
  • proline rich domain
  • cytoplasmic domain
  • transmembrane domain
  • intracellular domain
  • Casein kinase I binding site

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Fasl gene in mouse 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
  • neoplasia
  • cancer
  • vascular leak syndrome
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • autoimmune disease
  • kidney disease
  • X-linked immunodeficiency 98 with autoinflammation
  • toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • splenomegaly
  • metastasis
regulated by
  • tetradecanoylphorbol acetate
  • ionomycin
  • CD3 (complex)
  • KLRK1
  • NLRX1
  • 2B4 cells
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • sanguinarine
  • TLR4
  • pydrin
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • cell viability
  • apoptosis
  • osteoclastogenesis
  • accumulation
  • activation in
  • production
  • phosphorylation in
  • activation
  • binding in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Extracellular Space
  • lysosome fractions
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell surface
  • intracellular space
  • perinuclear region
  • microvesicles
  • membrane surface
  • cellular membrane
  • Nucleus
  • Plasma Membrane
  • vesicles
  • lysosome
  • Golgi Apparatus
  • intermediate filaments
  • plasma membrane extracellular face
  • caveolae
  • lysosome membrane
  • neurites
  • cytoplasmic vesicles
  • melanosomes
  • multivesicular bodies
  • membrane rafts
  • membrane processes
  • perikaryon
  • exosomes
  • plasma
  • cytoplasmic fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of angiogenesis
  • response to growth factor stimulus
  • positive regulation of cell proliferation
  • extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway
  • positive regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade
  • positive regulation of epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway
  • apoptotic signaling pathway
  • induction of apoptosis via death domain receptors
  • positive regulation of neuron apoptotic process
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • necroptosis
  • endosomal lumen acidification
  • apoptotic process
  • positive regulation of endothelial cell apoptotic process
  • activation of cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in apoptotic process
  • cellular chloride ion homeostasis
  • signal transduction
  • retinal cell programmed cell death
  • cell-cell signaling
  • inflammatory cell apoptotic process
  • T cell apoptotic process
  • positive regulation of apoptotic process
  • response to lipopolysaccharide
  • cellular response to interferon-gamma

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • caveola
  • extracellular space
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • perinuclear region of cytoplasm
  • external side of plasma membrane
  • lysosomal lumen
  • extracellular region
  • plasma membrane
  • cytoplasmic membrane-bounded vesicle lumen

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • tumor necrosis factor receptor binding
  • death receptor binding
  • cytokine activity
  • receptor binding

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