Baiap2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable several functions, including PDZ domain binding activity; proline-rich region binding activity; and scaffold protein binding activity. Involved in actin filament organization; modulation of chemical synaptic transmission; and regulation of cell shape. Acts upstream of or within dendrite development and regulation of synaptic plasticity. Located in neuron projection. Is active in Schaffer collateral - CA1 synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; eye; genitourinary system; and respiratory system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Gilles de la Tourette syndrome; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; and autism spectrum disorder. Orthologous to human BAIAP2 (BAR/IMD domain containing adaptor protein 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Baiap2
Official Name
brain-specific angiogenesis inhibitor 1-associated protein 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:2137336]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000025372
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 108100 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000025372
Aliases brain-specific angiogenesis inhibitor 1-associated protein 2
Synonyms BAP2, BAP2 alpha, BAP2 α, BAR/IMD domain containing adaptor protein 2, brain-specific angiogenesis inhibitor 1-associated protein 2, FLAF3, IRS-58, IRSP53, LOC102555951, WAML
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 Baiap2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • PPXY motif
  • Rac effector domain
  • transcription factor binding
  • protein binding
  • Bin/Amphiphysin/Rvs domain
  • inverse-Bin-Amphiphysins-Rvs domain
  • identical protein binding
  • Src Homology 3 domain superfamily
  • PDZ-domain binding
  • cytoskeletal adaptor
  • kinase
  • IRSp53/MIM homology domain
  • BAR domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Baiap2 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
  • colorectal cancer
  • COVID-19
  • breast carcinoma
  • depressive disorder
  • Huntington disease
  • neuroticism
  • major depression
  • neonatal late-onset sepsis
  • diabetic nephropathy
  • cognitive impairment
regulated by
role in cell
  • expression in
  • differentiation
  • formation
  • formation in
  • activation in
  • morphology
  • quantity
  • number
  • outgrowth
  • induction 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
  • postsynaptic density (PSD) fractions
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • cellular rib
  • organelle
  • Cytoplasm
  • presynaptic regions
  • cilia
  • postsynaptic region
  • cellular membrane
  • actin cytoskeleton
  • microtubules
  • actin filaments
  • cytoplasmic particles
  • cytosol
  • membrane ruffles
  • synaptic membrane
  • dendritic spines
  • neurites
  • nerve ending
  • synapse
  • secretory granules
  • membrane processes
  • filopodia
  • cell membrane leading edge
  • postsynaptic spines
  • perikaryon
  • dendrites
  • postsynaptic density
  • excitatory synapses
  • dendritic shafts
  • lamellipodia

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Baiap2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • regulation of cell shape
  • positive regulation of dendritic spine morphogenesis
  • insulin receptor signaling pathway
  • actin crosslink formation
  • plasma membrane organization
  • regulation of actin cytoskeleton organization
  • axonogenesis
  • regulation of synaptic plasticity
  • positive regulation of actin filament polymerization
  • cellular response to epidermal growth factor stimulus
  • positive regulation of excitatory postsynaptic membrane potential
  • protein localization to synapse
  • actin filament bundle assembly
  • dendrite development

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • secretory granule
  • excitatory synapse
  • neuronal cell body
  • synaptic membrane
  • plasma membrane
  • neuron projection terminus
  • microtubule
  • nucleoplasm
  • adherens junction
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • cytoplasm
  • dendritic shaft
  • ruffle
  • actin cytoskeleton
  • cytosol
  • filopodium
  • lamellipodium

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • transcription cofactor binding
  • proline-rich region binding
  • scaffold protein binding
  • identical protein binding
  • protein binding
  • cytoskeletal adaptor activity
  • PDZ domain binding

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