Oc90 Gene Summary [Mouse]
Enables calcium ion binding activity and structural molecule activity. Involved in otolith mineralization. Located in extracellular matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including cerebellum external granule cell layer; inner ear; and retina nuclear layer. Orthologous to human OC90 (otoconin 90). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Oc90 |
| Official Name | otoconin 90 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1313269] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSMUSG00000015001 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | otoconin 90 |
| Synonyms | LOC100911171, LOC102546467, LOC684671, oc95, Ocn-95, Otoconin 90, PLA2L, Pla2ll |
| Species | Mouse, Mus musculus |
| Orthologies |
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 Oc90 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- calcium ion binding
- enzyme
- protein binding
- structural molecule
- phospholipase A2
- PLA2_like
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
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
- extracellular matrix
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Oc90 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- phosphatidylcholine metabolic process
- arachidonic acid secretion
- otolith mineralization
- lipid catabolic process
- phospholipid metabolic process
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- extracellular matrix
- extracellular region
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- calcium-dependent phospholipase A2 activity
- calcium ion binding
- structural molecule activity
- phospholipid binding