Igfbp4 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables insulin-like growth factor binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including positive regulation of signal transduction; regulation of glucose metabolic process; and type B pancreatic cell proliferation. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; early embryo; female reproductive system; limb; and lung. Orthologous to human IGFBP4 (insulin like growth factor binding protein 4). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Igfbp4
Official Name
insulin-like growth factor binding protein 4 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:96439]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000017493
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 16010 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000017493
Aliases insulin-like growth factor binding protein 4
Synonyms BP-4, DEB2, HT29-IGFBP, IBP-4, IGF-BP, insulin-like growth factor binding protein 4
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 Igfbp4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • TY
  • insulin-like growth factor binding
  • protein binding
  • receptor binding
  • Insulin-like growth factor binding protein
  • cleavage site

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Igfbp4 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
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • hepatocellular carcinoma
  • organismal death
  • epithelial cancer
  • liver cancer
  • dermatomyositis
  • survival
  • streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy
  • serous ovarian cancer
regulated by
  • tetradecanoylphorbol acetate
  • IFNG
  • EGF
  • IGF1
  • curcumin
  • doxorubicin
  • thyroid hormone
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • insulin
  • Immunoglobulin
regulates
  • testosterone
  • progesterone
  • ERK1/2
  • p38 MAPK
  • AKT
  • D-glucose
  • IGFBP3
  • CCNB1
  • IGFBP4
  • beta-estradiol
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • expression in
  • proliferation
  • growth
  • migration
  • colony formation
  • adipogenesis in
  • steroidogenesis in
  • abnormal morphology
  • signal transduction in

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
  • endoplasmic reticulum lumen
  • plasma

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Igfbp4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of canonical Wnt receptor signaling pathway
  • MAPK cascade
  • regulation of glucose metabolic process
  • signal transduction
  • regulation of cell growth
  • type B pancreatic cell proliferation
  • positive regulation of MAPK cascade
  • response to organic cyclic compound
  • regulation of insulin-like growth factor receptor signaling pathway
  • positive regulation of insulin-like growth factor receptor signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • endoplasmic reticulum lumen
  • extracellular space
  • extracellular region

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • receptor binding
  • insulin-like growth factor I binding
  • insulin-like growth factor II binding

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