Maf1 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable GABA receptor binding activity; RNA polymerase III cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and RNA polymerase III core binding activity. Involved in negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase III. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in adrenal gland; liver; retina; and thymus. Orthologous to human MAF1 (MAF1 homolog, negative regulator of RNA polymerase III). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Maf1
Official Name
MAF1 homolog, negative regulator of RNA polymerase III [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1916127]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000022553
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 68877 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000022553
Aliases MAF1 homolog, negative regulator of RNA polymerase III
Synonyms 1110068E11Rik, MAF1 homolog, negative regulator of RNA polymerase III
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 Maf1 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Maf1 regulator
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • nucleic acid binding
  • protein binding
  • receptor binding
  • ribosomal DNA (rDNA) binding protein
  • sequence-specific DNA binding

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • obesity
  • weight gain
  • growth failure
  • nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
regulated by
  • SUMO1
  • WYE-125132
  • Immunoglobulin
  • Active mTORC1
  • MTORC1
  • SENP1
  • NCOA1
  • natural killer cells
  • EFNA1
  • sirolimus
regulates
  • putrescine
  • NAD+
  • MT-TY
  • tRNA leu
  • amino acids
  • MT-TI
  • RNA polymerase iii
  • lipid
  • dopamine
  • NNMT
role in cell
  • number
  • apoptosis
  • size
  • formation
  • transcription in
  • synthesis in
  • formation in
  • repression 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.
  • Nucleus
  • Cytoplasm
  • perinuclear region
  • Plasma Membrane
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • synapse
  • axons
  • dendrites

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Maf1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase III promoter
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase I promoter

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • cytoplasm
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • RNA polymerase III type 1 promoter sequence-specific DNA binding
  • protein binding
  • RNA polymerase III type 3 promoter sequence-specific DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase III core binding
  • RNA polymerase III type 2 promoter sequence-specific DNA binding

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