Traf3 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables protein kinase binding activity. Involved in regulation of defense response; regulation of macromolecule metabolic process; and tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway. Located in cytoplasmic side of plasma membrane. Part of CD40 receptor complex. Is expressed in several structures, including autopod; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; lower jaw epithelium; and mandibular process. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in immunodeficiency 132A and immunodeficiency 132B. Orthologous to human TRAF3 (TNF receptor associated factor 3). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Traf3
Official Name
TNF receptor-associated factor 3 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:108041]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000021277
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 22031 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000021277
Aliases TNF receptor-associated factor 3
Synonyms amn, CAP-1, CD40bp, CD40RR ASSOCIATED FACTOR, CRAF1, IIAE5, LAP1, RNF118, T-BAM, TNF receptor-associated factor 3, Trafamn
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 Traf3 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • homo-oligomerization domain
  • TRADD binding domain
  • coiled-coil domain
  • enzyme
  • isoleucine zipper domain
  • identical protein binding
  • TRAF-type zinc finger
  • receptor binding domain
  • TRAF binding domain
  • Ras-binding domain
  • Ring finger
  • RING finger (Really Interesting New Gene) domain and U-box domain superfamily
  • carboxy-terminal activation region
  • zinc-RING finger domain
  • ubiquitin protein ligase binding
  • protein kinase binding
  • MATH
  • tumor necrosis factor receptor binding
  • catalytic domain
  • ubiquitin protein ligase activity
  • protein phosphatase binding
  • TRAF-N subdomain
  • enzyme binding
  • protein binding
  • TRAF domain
  • SynN
  • ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
  • transmembrane domain
  • zinc finger domain
  • TRAF-C subdomain
  • Zinc finger, C3HC4 type (RING finger)

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • neoplasia
  • plasma cell myeloma
  • schizophrenia
  • major depression
  • acne
  • multiple sclerosis
  • epithelial cancer
  • hyperplasia
  • lymphadenopathy
  • COVID-19
regulated by
  • palmitic acid
  • IL33
  • RETN
  • TNFSF13B
  • vesicular stomatitis virus
  • TNF
  • CSF
  • Salmonella enterica servar friedenau lipopolysaccharide
  • Z-LLL-CHO
  • IL4
regulates
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • migration
  • quantity
  • phosphorylation in
  • activation in
  • production in
  • morphology
  • expression in
  • apoptosis
  • cell death

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
  • detergent-insoluble membrane fraction
  • soluble fraction
  • membrane fraction
  • cytoskeleton
  • perinuclear region
  • Nucleus
  • Plasma Membrane
  • endosomes
  • Mitochondria
  • cytosol
  • cytoplasmic face of plasma membrane
  • endosomal membrane
  • membrane rafts
  • cytoplasmic fraction
  • cytosolic fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Traf3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • Toll signaling pathway
  • signal transduction
  • negative regulation of NF-kappaB transcription factor activity
  • positive regulation of type I interferon production
  • toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathway
  • regulation of proteolysis
  • regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade
  • regulation of apoptotic process
  • type I interferon-mediated signaling pathway
  • toll-like receptor signaling pathway
  • tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway
  • regulation of interferon-beta production
  • apoptotic process
  • defense response to virus
  • protein K63-linked ubiquitination
  • regulation of cytokine production
  • TRIF-dependent toll-like receptor signaling pathway
  • regulation of defense response to virus

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • endosome
  • ubiquitin ligase complex
  • cytoplasm
  • mitochondrion
  • cytosol
  • endosome membrane
  • CD40 receptor complex
  • internal side of plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein kinase binding
  • ubiquitin-protein ligase activity
  • zinc ion binding
  • identical protein binding
  • protein binding
  • protein phosphatase binding
  • ubiquitin protein ligase binding
  • tumor necrosis factor receptor binding
  • thioesterase binding

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