Pdgfc Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables platelet-derived growth factor receptor binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of cold-induced thermogenesis. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including platelet-derived growth factor receptor signaling pathway; positive regulation of fibroblast proliferation; and regulation of protein phosphorylation. Located in extracellular region. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human PDGFC (platelet derived growth factor C). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Pdgfc
Official Name
platelet-derived growth factor, C polypeptide [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1859631]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000028019
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 54635 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000028019
Aliases platelet-derived growth factor, C polypeptide
Synonyms 1110064L01Rik, FALLOTEIN, platelet derived growth factor C, platelet-derived growth factor, C polypeptide, SCDGF, VEGF-E
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 Pdgfc often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • growth factor domain
  • CUB
  • VEGF homology domain
  • PDGF
  • platelet-derived growth factor receptor binding
  • protein homodimerization
  • protein binding
  • core domain, functional
  • EGF-like domain
  • growth factor

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • cancer
  • fibrosis
  • hepatic steatosis
  • major depression
  • liver cancer
  • epithelial cancer
  • hemangioma
  • angiomatosis
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • epithelial neoplasia
regulated by
role in cell
  • phosphorylation in
  • expression in
  • formation in
  • activation
  • activation in
  • cell death
  • quantity
  • apoptosis
  • growth
  • migration

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Extracellular Space
  • cell surface
  • Plasma Membrane
  • cytosol
  • endoplasmic reticulum lumen
  • Golgi membrane
  • alpha granules

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • positive regulation of MAP kinase activity
  • positive regulation of cell proliferation
  • platelet-derived growth factor receptor signaling pathway
  • bone development
  • organ morphogenesis
  • fibroblast proliferation
  • cellular response to amino acid stimulus
  • regulation of peptidyl-tyrosine phosphorylation
  • positive regulation of protein autophosphorylation
  • central nervous system development
  • positive regulation of cell division
  • digestive tract development
  • positive regulation of fibroblast proliferation
  • positive regulation of ERK1 and ERK2 cascade
  • positive regulation of protein kinase B signaling cascade
  • positive regulation of cell migration

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • endoplasmic reticulum lumen
  • extracellular space
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • cytosol
  • Golgi membrane
  • extracellular region
  • plasma membrane
  • cell surface

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • growth factor activity
  • protein binding
  • protein homodimerization activity
  • platelet-derived growth factor receptor binding

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