Smc3 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables chromatin binding activity; cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and mediator complex binding activity. Acts upstream of or within meiotic cell cycle and stem cell population maintenance. Located in lateral element. Part of meiotic cohesin complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; integumental system; and respiratory system. Used to study Cornelia de Lange syndrome 3. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Cornelia de Lange syndrome 3; hepatocellular carcinoma; and intellectual disability. Orthologous to human SMC3 (structural maintenance of chromosomes 3). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Smc3
Official Name
structural maintenance of chromosomes 3 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1339795]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000024974
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 13006 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000024974
Aliases structural maintenance of chromosomes 3
Synonyms BAM, Bamacan, BMH, CDLS3, CSPG6, HCAP, MMIP1, SMC3L1, SmcD, structural maintenance of chromosomes 3
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 Smc3 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • beta-tubulin binding
  • Crescentin protein
  • SMC proteins Flexible Hinge Domain
  • chromosome segregation protein SMC, primarily archaeal type
  • AAA ATPase domain
  • nucleic acid binding
  • Hyaluronan mediated motility receptor N-terminal
  • leucine zipper domain
  • chromatin binding
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • phosphorylation site
  • AAA domain
  • chromosome segregation protein SMC, common bacterial type
  • RecF/RecN/SMC N terminal domain
  • binding protein
  • Trichohyalin-plectin-homology domain
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • protein heterodimerization

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Smc3 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
  • acute myeloid leukemia
  • myelodysplastic syndrome
  • neoplasia
  • hepatocellular carcinoma
  • hereditary disorder
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • breast adenocarcinoma
  • Cornelia de Lange syndrome type 3
  • pervasive developmental disorder
  • liver cancer
regulated by
role in cell
  • expression in
  • phosphorylation in
  • proliferation
  • formation
  • binding in
  • survival
  • synthesis in
  • growth
  • cell cycle progression
  • transformation

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
  • nuclear fraction
  • microtubule aster fraction
  • detergent resistant lipid raft fraction
  • basal bodies
  • cytosol
  • connecting cilia
  • chromosome
  • nucleoplasm
  • nucleoli
  • spindle pole
  • nuclear matrix
  • kinetochores
  • centromeres
  • synaptonemal complexes
  • chromatin
  • chromosomal axial elements
  • basement membrane
  • detergent-soluble fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Smc3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • cell division
  • sister chromatid cohesion
  • DNA repair
  • meiotic cell cycle
  • stem cell maintenance
  • establishment of meiotic sister chromatid cohesion
  • mitotic sister chromatid cohesion
  • establishment of mitotic sister chromatid cohesion
  • regulation of DNA replication
  • mitotic cell cycle
  • spindle assembly involved in mitosis

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • cytosol
  • nuclear matrix
  • lateral element
  • cohesin complex
  • meiotic cohesin complex
  • chromosome
  • mitotic cohesin complex
  • chromosome, centromeric region
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • ATPase activity
  • ATP binding
  • microtubule motor activity
  • protein binding
  • protein heterodimerization activity
  • beta-tubulin binding
  • mediator complex binding
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • dynein complex binding
  • chromatin binding

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