Gnaq Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables G protein activity and enzyme regulator activity. Involved in several processes, including G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway; ligand-gated ion channel signaling pathway; and positive regulation of insulin secretion. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway; maternal behavior; and neuron development. Located in cell body; dendrite; and membrane. Is active in plasma membrane and postsynaptic cytosol. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; gonad; heart; intestine smooth muscle circular layer; and retina. Used to study congestive heart failure and dilated cardiomyopathy. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Sturge-Weber syndrome; congestive heart failure; and familial multiple nevi flammei. Orthologous to human GNAQ (G protein subunit alpha q). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Gnaq
Official Name
guanine nucleotide binding protein, alpha q polypeptide [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:95776]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000024639
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 14682 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000024639
Aliases guanine nucleotide binding protein, alpha q polypeptide
Synonyms 1110005L02Rik, 6230401I02Rik, CMAL, CMC1, DKFZp686D0521, Dsk1, Dsk10, G-ALPHA-q, GAQ, G protein alpha Q, G protein alpha Q/11, G protein subunit alpha q, G protein subunit α q, G protein α Q, G protein α Q/11, Gq, Gqalpha, GqI, Gq protein alpha subunit, Gq protein α subunit, Gqα, guanine nucleotide binding protein, alpha q polypeptide, guanine nucleotide binding protein, α q polypeptide, G-α-q, Pst receptor, SWS
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 Gnaq often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • G protein alpha subunit
  • small monomeric GTPase
  • alkylglycerophosphoethanolamine phosphodiesterase
  • GTPase
  • GTPase activator
  • enzyme
  • enzyme regulator activity
  • protein binding
  • GTP binding
  • PLC beta binding domain
  • binding protein
  • GTPase domain
  • G-protein alpha subunit
  • P-loop containing Nucleoside Triphosphate Hydrolases

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • heart failure
  • neoplasia
  • cancer
  • bleeding
  • large intestine cancer
  • epithelial cancer
  • tumorigenesis
  • osteopenia
  • cutaneous melanoma
  • cutaneous melanoma cancer
regulated by
regulates
  • insulin
  • MMP9
  • IL6
  • NFkB (complex)
  • IKBKB
  • Ca2+
  • luciferase reporter gene
  • MAPK
  • JNK
  • AKT
role in cell
  • binding
  • activation in
  • apoptosis
  • differentiation
  • phosphorylation in
  • cell death
  • proliferation
  • expression in
  • molecular cleavage in
  • production 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.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • microsomal fraction
  • plasma membrane fraction
  • myelin enriched fraction
  • soluble fraction
  • membrane fraction
  • insoluble fractions
  • pH resistant lipid raft fraction
  • detergent resistant lipid raft fraction
  • cholesterol-rich microdomain
  • Cytoplasm
  • presynaptic regions
  • Golgi region
  • cell periphery
  • cellular membrane
  • Nucleus
  • caveolae
  • nuclear envelope
  • photoreceptor outer segments
  • microfilaments
  • membrane rafts
  • perikaryon
  • axons
  • dendrites
  • exosomes
  • plasma
  • cytosolic fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • G-protein coupled acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway
  • blood coagulation
  • adenylate cyclase-activating G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • phospholipase C-activating dopamine receptor signaling pathway
  • negative regulation of protein kinase activity
  • glutamate receptor signaling pathway
  • phototransduction, visible light
  • entrainment of circadian clock
  • regulation of canonical Wnt receptor signaling pathway
  • regulation of action potential
  • protein stabilization
  • regulation of platelet activation

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nuclear membrane
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • heterotrimeric G-protein complex
  • cytoplasm
  • Golgi apparatus
  • synapse
  • lysosomal membrane
  • plasma membrane
  • photoreceptor outer segment

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • GTP binding
  • G-protein coupled receptor binding
  • protein binding
  • metal ion binding
  • GTPase activity
  • GTPase activator activity
  • G-protein beta/gamma-subunit complex binding

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