Nfatc2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and chromatin binding activity. Involved in cartilage development; negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; and positive regulation of gene expression. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including calcineurin-NFAT signaling cascade; lncRNA transcription; and positive regulation of myoblast fusion. Located in chromatin; cytosol; and nucleus. Part of ribonucleoprotein complex and transcription regulator complex. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; jaw; lung; and thymus primordium. Orthologous to human NFATC2 (nuclear factor of activated T cells 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Nfatc2
Official Name
nuclear factor of activated T cells, cytoplasmic, calcineurin dependent 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:102463]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000027544
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 18019 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000027544
Aliases nuclear factor of activated T cells, cytoplasmic, calcineurin dependent 2
Synonyms AI607462, JCOSL, NFAT1, NFAT1-D, NF-ATp, nuclear factor of activated T-cells 2, nuclear factor of activated T cells, cytoplasmic, calcineurin dependent 2
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 Nfatc2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • SP repeat domain
  • protein interaction domain
  • transcription regulator
  • regulatory domain
  • Rel homology dimerization domain
  • transcription activation domain
  • transcription factor binding
  • chromatin binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • Caspase 3 cleavage site
  • NFAT homology region
  • phosphatase binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional activator activity
  • activation domain
  • DNA binding domain
  • nucleic acid binding
  • IPT
  • nuclear localization sequence
  • SRR-1 motif
  • protein binding
  • calcineurin-binding domain
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • DNA binding
  • phosphorylation site
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional repressor activity
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • IPT/TIG domain
  • N-terminal sub-domain of the Rel homology domain (RHD)
  • CAD domain
  • transcription factor activity
  • Casein kinase I binding site

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • hepatocellular carcinoma
  • liver cancer
  • epithelial cancer
  • experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
  • cancer
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • cardiovascular disorder
  • neoplasia
  • allergy
  • organismal death
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • binding
  • expression in
  • activation in
  • growth
  • migration
  • production in
  • apoptosis
  • quantity
  • number

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
  • Cytoplasm
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • chromatin
  • cytosolic fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Nfatc2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • calcineurin-NFAT signaling cascade
  • transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • response to xenobiotic stimulus
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • response to DNA damage stimulus
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • cellular response to calcium ion
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • positive regulation of gene expression
  • myotube cell development
  • positive regulation of B cell proliferation
  • cytokine production
  • cell migration
  • cartilage development
  • B cell receptor signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • transcription factor complex
  • cytoplasm
  • AP1 complex
  • cytosol
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • phosphatase binding
  • RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity involved in positive regulation of transcription
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity involved in negative regulation of transcription
  • chromatin binding
  • transcription factor binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity
  • DNA binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity
  • protein binding
  • 14-3-3 protein binding
  • binding, bridging

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