Lalba Gene Summary [Mouse]
Enables lactose synthase activity. Involved in lactose biosynthetic process. Part of protein-containing complex. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; cranium; genitourinary system; integumental system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human LALBA (lactalbumin alpha). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Lalba |
| Official Name | lactalbumin, alpha [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:96742] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSMUSG00000022991 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | lactalbumin, alpha |
| Synonyms | Alpha lactalbumin, HAMLET, lactalbumin alpha, lactalbumin, alpha, Lactalbumin α, lactalbumin, α, LYZG, α-lactalbumin |
| Species | Mouse, Mus musculus |
| Orthologies |
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 Lalba often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- enzyme
- protein binding
- lysozyme-like domains
- lactose synthase
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the Lalba 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
- metabolic paralysis
regulates
- Ca2+
- cholesterol
- histone
- oleic acid
- elaidic acid
- hexokinase
- lactose
- triacylglycerol
role in cell
- apoptosis
- cell death
- structure
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
- Golgi lumen
- Golgi membrane
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Lalba gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- lactose biosynthetic process
- signal transduction
- apoptotic process
- cell-cell signaling
- defense response to bacterium
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- extracellular space
- macromolecular complex
- Golgi membrane
- Golgi lumen
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- calcium ion binding
- lactose synthase activity
- lysozyme activity