Pknox1 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and chromatin binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including angiogenesis; hemopoiesis; and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Part of transcription regulator complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; branchial arch; genitourinary system; nervous system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human PKNOX1 (PBX/knotted 1 homeobox 1). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Pknox1
Official Name
Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1201409]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000006705
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 18771 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000006705
Aliases Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox
Synonyms D17Wsu76e, Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox, PBX/knotted 1 homeobox 1, pkonx1c, PREP1
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 Pknox1 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 factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • transcription regulator
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • nucleic acid binding
  • MEIS domain
  • chromatin binding
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • N-terminal of Homeobox Meis and PKNOX1
  • transcription factor activity
  • homeodomain
  • DNA binding

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • diabetes mellitus
  • cancer
  • lymphomagenesis
  • hematologic cancer
  • lymphoid cancer
  • hematological neoplasia
  • lymphatic neoplasia
  • B cell cancer
  • B-cell neoplasia
  • hypoplasia
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • apoptosis
  • alternative splicing in
  • proliferation
  • differentiation
  • hematopoiesis
  • migration
  • immortalization
  • tubulation by

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
  • Cytoplasm
  • nucleoplasm
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Pknox1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • T cell differentiation
  • erythrocyte differentiation
  • angiogenesis
  • camera-type eye development
  • transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

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

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