Ajuba Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables several functions, including actin filament binding activity; alpha-catenin binding activity; and transcription corepressor activity. Involved in positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion via plasma membrane cell adhesion molecules; focal adhesion assembly; and regulation of kinase activity. Located in several cellular components, including cytosol; focal adhesion; and lamellipodium. Part of transcription regulator complex. Is expressed in several structures, including early conceptus; genitourinary system; jaw; sensory organ; and telencephalon. Orthologous to human AJUBA (ajuba LIM protein). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Ajuba
Official Name
ajuba LIM protein [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1341886]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000022178
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 16475 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000022178
Aliases ajuba LIM protein
Synonyms ajuba LIM protein, JUB
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 Ajuba often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • protein kinase activator
  • actin filament binding
  • PreLIM domain
  • transcription regulator
  • alpha-catenin binding
  • LIM is a small protein-protein interaction domain, containing two zinc fingers
  • transcription co-repressor
  • CoRNR motif
  • chromatin binding
  • protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Ajuba 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
  • open-angle glaucoma
  • lung adenocarcinoma
  • lung adenocarcinoma formation
  • renal clear cell adenocarcinoma
  • renal clear cell cancer
  • colorectal adenoma
  • colorectal adenoma formation
  • breast adenocarcinoma
  • urothelial bladder carcinoma
regulated by
regulates
  • MAPK
  • PTK2
  • BCAR1
  • JUN
  • AURKA
  • DNA endogenous promoter
  • DNA promoter
  • BUB1
  • protein-protein complex
  • RNA polymerase II
role in cell
  • formation
  • expression in
  • proliferation
  • growth
  • differentiation
  • binding in
  • migration
  • function
  • assembly
  • mitosis

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
  • cytoplasmic mRNA processing body
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell surface
  • focal adhesions
  • centrosome
  • Golgi Apparatus
  • intercellular junctions
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • lamellipodia

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of hippo signaling cascade
  • calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion
  • negative regulation of translation involved in gene silencing by miRNA
  • cytoskeleton organization
  • gene silencing by miRNA
  • positive regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade
  • protein localization
  • regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • regulation of cellular response to hypoxia
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • positive regulation of cellular biosynthetic process
  • response to hypoxia
  • glycerophospholipid biosynthetic process
  • lamellipodium assembly
  • focal adhesion assembly
  • regulation of cell migration
  • wound healing, spreading of epidermal cells
  • positive regulation of protein complex assembly

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • cytoplasmic mRNA processing body
  • Golgi apparatus
  • plasma membrane
  • nucleoplasm
  • nucleus
  • transcription factor complex
  • centrosome
  • adherens junction
  • cell-cell junction
  • focal adhesion
  • cytosol
  • lamellipodium

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • actin filament binding
  • alpha-catenin binding
  • protein binding
  • transcription corepressor activity
  • metal ion binding
  • protein kinase activator activity
  • chromatin binding

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