Nek8 Gene Summary [Mouse]

This gene encodes a NIMA-related kinase. Members of this serine/threonine protein kinase family are structurally-related to NIMA (never in mitosis, gene A) which controls mitotic signaling in Aspergillus nidulans. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Retained Intron
Official Symbol
Nek8
Official Name
NIMA (never in mitosis gene a)-related expressed kinase 8 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1890646]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000017405
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 140859 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000017405
Aliases NIMA (never in mitosis gene a)-related expressed kinase 8
Synonyms 4632401F23Rik, b2b1449Clo, JCK, NEK12A, NIMA (never in mitosis gene a)-related expressed kinase 8, NIMA-related kinase 8, NPHP9, PKD8, RHPD2
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 Nek8 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • kinase
  • Serine/Threonine protein kinases, catalytic domain
  • protein serine/threonine kinase
  • Regulator of chromosome condensation (RCC1) repeat
  • Protein kinase (unclassified specificity)
  • Protein Kinases, catalytic domain
  • Protein tyrosine and serine/threonine kinase
  • protein binding
  • Protein kinase domain
  • Tyrosine kinase, catalytic domain

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • metastasis
  • neoplasia
  • bleeding
  • organismal death
  • nephronophthisis type 9
  • atrioventricular septal defect
  • renal-hepatic-pancreatic dysplasia type 2
  • esophageal adenocarcinoma
  • esophageal carcinoma formation
  • congenital heart disease
regulated by
role in cell
  • expression in
  • proliferation
  • survival
  • degradation in
  • migration
  • disassembly
  • formation in
  • invasion by
  • G2/M phase
  • collapse

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
  • cytoskeleton
  • Cytoplasm
  • cilia

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Nek8 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • regulation of hippo signaling cascade
  • heart development
  • determination of left/right symmetry
  • organ morphogenesis

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • centrosome
  • cytoplasm
  • cilium

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • ATP binding
  • protein binding
  • metal ion binding
  • protein serine/threonine kinase activity

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