Pafah1b2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable 1-alkyl-2-acetylglycerophosphocholine esterase activity; platelet-activating factor acetyltransferase activity; and protein dimerization activity. Involved in spermatogenesis. Located in cytoplasm. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; integumental system; nervous system; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in lymphoma. Orthologous to human PAFAH1B2 (platelet activating factor acetylhydrolase 1b catalytic subunit 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Pafah1b2
Official Name
platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase, isoform 1b, subunit 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:108415]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000003131
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 18475 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000003131
Aliases platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase, isoform 1b, subunit 2
Synonyms 2610005M20Rik, alpha 2 PAF-AH subunit, AU021353, HEL-S-303, mus[b], PAF ACETYLHYDROLASE type I, Paf-ah, Pafahb, PAFAH IB2, PAFAH Isoform 1 α 2 subunit, platelet activating factor acetylhydrolase 1b catalytic subunit 2, platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase 1b, catalytic subunit 2, platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase, isoform 1b, subunit 2, α 2 PAF-AH subunit
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 Pafah1b2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • SGNH_hydrolase
  • GDSL-like Lipase/Acylhydrolase family
  • 1-alkyl-2-acetylglycerophosphocholine esterase
  • binding protein
  • protein homodimerization
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • identical protein binding
  • platelet-activating factor acetyltransferase
  • protein heterodimerization
  • GDSL-like Lipase/Acylhydrolase

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Pafah1b2 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
  • azoospermia
  • primary genetic hyperlipidemia
  • metabolic syndrome X
regulated by
regulates
  • APP
  • triacylglycerol
  • lipid
  • 1-O-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoric acid
  • platelet activating factor-C16
  • 1-palmitoyl-2-acetyl-phosphatidylcholine
  • PAFAH1B1
  • aspirin
  • platelet activating factor
  • 1-O-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylethanolamine
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • degradation in
  • number
  • CSN5i-3 sensitivity
  • spermatogenesis
  • abnormal morphology
  • hydrolysis in
  • macroautophagy 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.
  • Cytoplasm
  • fibrillar center
  • secretory granule lumen
  • ficolin-1-rich granule lumen
  • Extracellular Space
  • Plasma Membrane
  • cytosol
  • nucleoli

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Pafah1b2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • positive regulation of macroautophagy
  • spermatogenesis
  • lipid metabolic process
  • lipid catabolic process

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • cytoplasm
  • 1-alkyl-2-acetylglycerophosphocholine esterase complex
  • cytosol
  • secretory granule lumen
  • nucleolus
  • extracellular region
  • fibrillar center
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • protein homodimerization activity
  • platelet-activating factor acetyltransferase activity
  • protein heterodimerization activity
  • 1-alkyl-2-acetylglycerophosphocholine esterase activity

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