Gabpa Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity and chromatin binding activity. Acts upstream of or within blastocyst formation; negative regulation of megakaryocyte differentiation; and negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; integumental system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human GABPA (GA binding protein transcription factor subunit alpha). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Gabpa
Official Name
GA repeat binding protein, alpha [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:95610]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000008976
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 14390 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000008976
Aliases GA repeat binding protein, alpha
Synonyms E4TF1-60, E4TF1A, GA binding protein transcription factor subunit alpha, GA binding protein transcription factor subunit α, GABPalpha, GA repeat binding protein, alpha, GA repeat binding protein, α, NFT2, NRF2, NRF2A, Nrf-2alpha, RCH04A07
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 Gabpa 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 regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional activator activity
  • transcription regulator
  • nucleic acid binding
  • SAM (Sterile alpha motif )
  • chromatin binding
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • Sterile alpha motif (SAM)/Pointed domain
  • GA-binding protein alpha chain
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • pointed domain
  • Ets-domain
  • transcription factor activity

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Gabpa 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
  • gout
  • organismal death
  • Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome
  • Down syndrome
  • colorectal cancer
regulated by
  • 9Z,11E-octadecadienoic acid
  • beta-estradiol
  • TIGAR
  • TP53
  • triptolide
  • PRKAB1
  • NRG1
  • PPARGC1A (family)
  • U0126
  • NLRP3
regulates
  • reactive oxygen species
  • MYC
  • histone H3
  • glutathione
  • malondialdehyde
  • HMOX1
  • NQO1
  • TSHR
  • TERT
  • luciferase reporter gene
role in cell
  • activation in
  • expression in
  • apoptosis
  • production in
  • invasion by
  • differentiation
  • growth
  • development
  • morphology
  • neurotransmission

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
  • plasma

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Gabpa 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
  • blastocyst formation
  • cell differentiation
  • negative regulation of megakaryocyte differentiation
  • 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
  • nucleus
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

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
  • transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity involved in positive regulation of transcription
  • chromatin binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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