Cygb Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables nitric oxide dioxygenase activity, heme protein as donor and superoxide dismutase activity. Involved in nitric oxide catabolic process and removal of superoxide radicals. Located in neuron projection; neuronal cell body; and nucleus. Is active in cytoplasm. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; genitourinary system; oral cavity; sensory organ; and tongue. Orthologous to human CYGB (cytoglobin). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Cygb
Official Name
cytoglobin [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:2149481]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000020810
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 114886 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000020810
Aliases cytoglobin
Synonyms 3110001K20Rik, CYTOGLOBIN, Glnf, HGB, NOD, Staap, STAP
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 Cygb often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Globin
  • oxygen binding
  • fatty acid peroxidase
  • protein binding
  • heme group oxidoreductase
  • heme binding
  • catalase
  • nitrogenous compound oxidoreductase
  • superoxide dismutase
  • peroxidase
  • binding protein
  • Globin-like protein superfamily
  • transporter

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Cygb 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.
binds
disease
  • neoplasia
  • cognitive impairment
  • organismal death
  • polycystic kidney disease
  • glioma
  • glioma formation
regulated by
  • JUN
  • halofuginone
  • TP63
  • BDNF
  • thioacetamide
  • FGF2
  • podocytes
  • diethylstilbestrol
  • SP600125
  • pyruvaldehyde
regulates
  • superoxide
  • CDH1
  • DMTN
  • nitric oxide
  • reactive oxygen species
  • TIGAR
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • SOD
  • TP53
  • CASP3
role in cell
  • production in
  • expression in
  • proliferation
  • apoptosis
  • migration
  • ferroptosis
  • colony formation
  • bortezomib sensitivity
  • respiration
  • peroxidation 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.
  • Cytoplasm
  • Nucleus
  • cytosol
  • nuclear speckles
  • neurites
  • perikaryon

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • response to oxidative stress
  • negative regulation of collagen biosynthetic process
  • response to hypoxia
  • fatty acid oxidation
  • oxygen transport
  • removal of superoxide radicals
  • negative regulation of hepatic stellate cell activation
  • nitric oxide catabolic process
  • negative regulation of fibroblast migration

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • cytoplasm
  • cytosol
  • neuronal cell body
  • neuron projection

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • peroxidase activity
  • oxygen binding
  • protein binding
  • iron ion binding
  • oxidoreductase activity
  • catalase activity
  • fatty acid peroxidase activity
  • carbon monoxide binding
  • superoxide dismutase activity
  • oxygen transporter activity
  • heme binding

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