Igfbp6 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable fibronectin binding activity; identical protein binding activity; and insulin-like growth factor binding activity. Predicted to be involved in cell migration; positive regulation of stress-activated MAPK cascade; and regulation of insulin-like growth factor receptor signaling pathway. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix and extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including blastocyst; compacted morula; genitourinary system; liver; and spleen. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in obesity. Orthologous to human IGFBP6 (insulin like growth factor binding protein 6). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Igfbp6
Official Name
insulin-like growth factor binding protein 6 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:96441]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000023046
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 16012 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000023046
Aliases insulin-like growth factor binding protein 6
Synonyms IBP6, insulin-like growth factor binding protein 6, RBP6A, RBP6G
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 Igfbp6 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • IGF-binding site
  • TY
  • signal peptide
  • insulin-like growth factor binding
  • linker domain
  • central domain
  • protein binding
  • receptor binding
  • Insulin-like growth factor binding protein
  • identical protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Igfbp6 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
  • epithelial cancer
  • epithelial neoplasia
  • cancer
  • neoplasia
  • gastrointestinal neoplasia
  • upper aerodigestive tract cancer
  • gastrointestinal tract cancer
  • digestive system cancer
  • endometrial cancer
  • breast carcinoma
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • proliferation
  • activation in
  • quantity
  • migration
  • differentiation
  • synthesis in
  • tyrosine phosphorylation 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.
  • Extracellular Space
  • cell surface
  • apical compartment
  • plasma

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Igfbp6 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of canonical Wnt receptor signaling pathway
  • signal transduction
  • negative regulation of cell proliferation
  • positive regulation of MAPK cascade
  • regulation of insulin-like growth factor receptor signaling pathway
  • cell migration
  • positive regulation of stress-activated MAPK cascade

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular space
  • extracellular region
  • insulin-like growth factor binary complex

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • identical protein binding
  • protein binding
  • fibronectin binding
  • receptor binding
  • insulin-like growth factor I binding
  • insulin-like growth factor II binding

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