Csf1 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables macrophage colony-stimulating factor receptor binding activity and protein homodimerization activity. Involved in several processes, including macrophage colony-stimulating factor signaling pathway; microglial cell proliferation; and positive regulation of gene expression. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including macrophage homeostasis; mammary gland development; and positive regulation of myeloid leukocyte differentiation. Located in extracellular space. Part of CSF1-CSF1R complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; and long bone. Used to study osteopetrosis. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in interstitial cystitis. Orthologous to human CSF1 (colony stimulating factor 1). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Csf1
Official Name
colony stimulating factor 1 (macrophage) [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1339753]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000014599
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 12977 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000014599
Aliases colony stimulating factor 1 (macrophage)
Synonyms BAP025, colony stimulating factor 1, colony stimulating factor 1 (macrophage), CSF1 isoform 1, Csfm, M-CSF, MCSF1, Mhdabap25, op, PG-M-CSF
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 Csf1 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Macrophage colony stimulating factor-1 (CSF-1)
  • macrophage colony stimulating factor receptor binding
  • ligand-binding domain
  • protein homodimerization
  • protein binding
  • cytokine
  • identical protein binding
  • growth factor

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
disease
  • Parkinson disease
  • metastasis
  • epithelial cancer
  • epithelial neoplasia
  • cancer
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • neoplasia
  • osteoporosis
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • fibrosis
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • growth
  • survival
  • phosphorylation in
  • expression in
  • morphology
  • activity
  • apoptosis
  • activation in
  • quantity
  • invasion 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.
  • Extracellular Space
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell surface
  • perinuclear region
  • cellular membrane
  • Plasma Membrane
  • Golgi Apparatus
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • endoplasmic reticulum lumen
  • nuclear bodies
  • extracellular matrix
  • plasma

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Csf1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • positive regulation of cell proliferation
  • positive regulation of Ras protein signal transduction
  • mammary duct terminal end bud growth
  • branching involved in mammary gland duct morphogenesis
  • positive regulation of multicellular organism growth
  • monocyte activation
  • osteoclast proliferation
  • positive regulation of mononuclear cell proliferation
  • positive regulation of protein metabolic process
  • developmental process involved in reproduction
  • inflammatory response
  • response to ischemia
  • positive regulation of osteoclast differentiation
  • positive regulation of macrophage differentiation
  • positive regulation of macrophage chemotaxis
  • monocyte differentiation
  • macrophage differentiation
  • macrophage colony-stimulating factor signaling pathway
  • transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase signaling pathway
  • Ras protein signal transduction
  • positive regulation of odontogenesis of dentin-containing tooth
  • neutrophil homeostasis
  • mammary gland fat development
  • positive regulation of monocyte differentiation
  • osteoclast differentiation
  • positive regulation of cell-matrix adhesion
  • homeostasis of number of cells within a tissue
  • positive regulation of protein kinase activity
  • innate immune response
  • positive regulation of gene expression
  • regulation of macrophage derived foam cell differentiation
  • monocyte homeostasis
  • positive regulation of macrophage derived foam cell differentiation
  • regulation of ossification
  • positive regulation of cell migration

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • endoplasmic reticulum lumen
  • extracellular space
  • nuclear body
  • perinuclear region of cytoplasm
  • membrane
  • extracellular region
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • growth factor activity
  • identical protein binding
  • protein homodimerization activity
  • protein binding
  • cytokine activity
  • macrophage colony-stimulating factor receptor binding

Gene-Specific Assays for Results You Can Trust

Streamline your workflow with assays designed for this gene. Our targeted dPCR and qPCR assays help you generate meaningful data – efficiently and accurately.