Als2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable several functions, including GTPase regulator activity; protein homodimerization activity; and small GTPase binding activity. Involved in regulation of postsynaptic membrane neurotransmitter receptor levels. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including behavioral fear response; glutamatergic synaptic transmission; and neuromuscular junction development. Located in several cellular components, including centrosome; lamellipodium; and ruffle. Is active in glutamatergic synapse and postsynaptic density. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system; liver; and retina. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 2. Orthologous to human ALS2 (alsin Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor ALS2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Als2
Official Name
alsin Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1921268]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000026024
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 74018 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000026024
Aliases alsin Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor
Synonyms 3222402C23Rik, 9430073A21Rik, ALS2CR6, ALSIN, alsin Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor, alsin Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor ALS2, ALSJ, IAHSP, mKIAA1563, PLSJ
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 Als2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Membrane Occupation and Recognition Nexus motif
  • Regulator of chromosome condensation (RCC1) repeat
  • MORN repeat
  • VPS9p domain
  • chromosome condensation 1-like domain
  • enzyme binding
  • GTPase activator
  • protein binding
  • Pleckstrin homology-like domain
  • identical protein binding
  • RhoGEF domain
  • protein kinase activator
  • RhoGEF
  • guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor
  • Vacuolar sorting protein 9 (VPS9) domain
  • protein homodimerization
  • Dbl homology domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Als2 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
  • infantile ascending hereditary spastic paralysis
  • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • juvenile amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2
  • familial juvenile primary lateral sclerosis
  • hereditary disorder
  • ALS2-related spectrum disorder
  • familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • juvenile amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • astrocytosis
  • primary lateral sclerosis
regulated by
  • ATM
  • decitabine
  • collagen-related peptide
  • STX18
  • trichostatin A
  • arsenite
  • prednisolone
  • n-nitrosomethylbenzylamine
  • black raspberry extract
  • SOD1
regulates
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • production in
  • activation in
  • number
  • abnormal morphology
  • cell death
  • size
  • activity
  • outgrowth
  • trafficking

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Cytoplasm
  • microsomal fraction
  • soluble fraction
  • membrane fraction
  • insoluble fractions
  • endosomal membrane fractions
  • synaptosomal membrane fractions
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • ruffle
  • perinuclear membrane
  • perinuclear region
  • cellular membrane
  • Nucleus
  • vesicles
  • centrosome
  • cytosol
  • membrane ruffles
  • dendritic spines
  • growth cone
  • recycling endosomes
  • early endosomes
  • perinuclear vesicles
  • cell membrane leading edge
  • perikaryon
  • axons
  • dendrites
  • postsynaptic density
  • lamellipodia

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Als2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • positive regulation of Rac protein signal transduction
  • endosome organization
  • lysosomal transport
  • protein localization
  • protein homooligomerization
  • neuron projection morphogenesis
  • receptor recycling
  • positive regulation of GTPase activity
  • behavioral fear response
  • neuromuscular junction development
  • response to oxidative stress
  • regulation of endosome size
  • locomotory behavior
  • positive regulation of protein kinase activity
  • regulation of GTPase activity
  • endosomal transport
  • synaptic transmission, glutamatergic

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • postsynaptic density
  • growth cone
  • dendrite
  • nucleus
  • early endosome
  • centrosome
  • cytoplasm
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • dendritic spine
  • ruffle
  • cytosol
  • vesicle
  • macromolecular complex
  • lamellipodium

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • identical protein binding
  • protein binding
  • protein serine/threonine kinase activator activity
  • protein homodimerization activity
  • guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity
  • GTPase activator activity
  • small GTPase binding

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