Sftpa1 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable carbohydrate binding activity and metal ion binding activity. Predicted to be involved in positive regulation of phagocytosis. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix. Is expressed in extraembryonic component; lung; lung surfactant; and placenta. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in lung disease (multiple) and respiratory syncytial virus infectious disease. Orthologous to several human genes including SFTPA2 (surfactant protein A2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Sftpa1
Official Name
surfactant associated protein A1 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:109518]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000021789
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 20387 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000021789
Aliases surfactant associated protein A1
Synonyms LOC100364823, LOC100912884, LOC102557073, LOC108348361, PSAP, PSP-A, Sftp-1, Sftpa, Sftpl, SP-A, Surfactant Apoprotein, surfactant associated protein A1, surfactant protein A1
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesRat

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 Sftpa1 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • collagen-like domain
  • C-type lectin (CTL)/C-type lectin-like (CTLD) domain
  • carbohydrate recognition domain
  • Lectin C-type domain
  • Collagen triple helix repeat (20 copies)
  • neck domain

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
disease
  • pneumonia
  • eosinophilia
  • sepsis
  • respiratory distress syndrome
  • infection by Orthomyxoviridae
  • infection by bacteria
regulated by
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • FOXA2
  • Influenza A virus (A/Bangkok/1/1979(H3N2))
  • GATA6
  • Immunoglobulin
  • CTNNB1
  • NR3C1
  • LEP
  • diesel exhaust particles
  • ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
regulates
role in cell
  • formation
  • expression in
  • quantity
  • growth
  • killing
  • cell viability
  • proliferation
  • number
  • abnormal morphology
  • clearance

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
  • alveolar epithelial lamellar bodies
  • multivesicular bodies

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