Kpna2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables DNA-binding transcription factor binding activity and nuclear import signal receptor activity. Involved in postsynapse to nucleus signaling pathway. Acts upstream of or within entry of viral genome into host nucleus through nuclear pore complex via importin; positive regulation of viral life cycle; and protein import into nucleus. Located in cytoplasmic stress granule. Is active in glutamatergic synapse and postsynaptic density. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human KPNA2 (karyopherin subunit alpha 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Nonsense Mediated Decay
Official Symbol
Kpna2
Official Name
karyopherin (importin) alpha 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:103561]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000018362
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 16647 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000018362
Aliases karyopherin (importin) alpha 2
Synonyms 2410044B12Rik, IMP alpha 2, importin, IMPORTIN alpha 1, Importin alpha2, IMPORTIN α 1, IMP α 2, IPOA1, KARYOPHERIN alpha 2, karyopherin subunit alpha 2, karyopherin subunit α 2, KARYOPHERIN α 2, LOC728860, NPI3, Nuclear Pore-Targeting, PENDULIN, PTAC58, QIP2, RCH1, RCH1 alpha, RCH1 α, SRP1-alpha, SRP1-α
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 Kpna2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Armadillo/beta-catenin-like repeat
  • acetylation site
  • importin beta binding domain
  • transcription factor binding
  • histone deacetylase binding
  • protein binding
  • nuclear localization sequence binding
  • acidic domain
  • proline rich domain
  • phosphorylation site
  • Atypical Arm repeat
  • HEAT-like repeat
  • Armadillo/beta-catenin-like repeats

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Kpna2 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
  • metastasis
  • epithelial cancer
  • liver cancer
  • uterine serous papillary cancer
  • psoriasis
  • organismal death
  • MYC mutation positive B-cell lymphoma
  • lymphomagenesis
  • B cell cancer
  • hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • invasion by
  • proliferation
  • migration
  • apoptosis
  • accumulation in
  • adhesion
  • binding in
  • accumulation
  • colony formation

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
  • postsynaptic density (PSD) fractions
  • detergent resistant lipid raft fraction
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • Cytoplasm
  • cellular membrane
  • cytosol
  • nuclear pores
  • nucleoplasm
  • nucleoli
  • nuclear envelope
  • stress granule
  • perikaryon
  • dendrites
  • postsynaptic density
  • detergent-soluble fraction
  • synaptosomal fractions

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Kpna2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • positive regulation of type I interferon production
  • protein import into nucleus
  • NLS-bearing substrate import into nucleus
  • regulation of DNA recombination
  • DNA metabolic process

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • endoplasmic reticulum membrane
  • nucleus
  • nuclear membrane
  • cytoplasm
  • membrane
  • cytosol
  • Golgi membrane
  • NLS-dependent protein nuclear import complex
  • host cell
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • RNA binding
  • protein binding
  • histone deacetylase binding
  • nuclear localization sequence binding

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