Rnf4 Gene Summary [Mouse]

This gene encodes a small nuclear RING finger protein that mediates ubiquitylation of polysumoylated proteins. Deficiency of the encoded protein in mice leads to embryonic lethality and global DNA hypermethylation. A similar protein in humans is required for arsenic-induced degradation of promyelocytic leukemia protein in acute promyelocytic leukemia. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants. A pseudogene for this gene has been identified on chromosome 10. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2015]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Rnf4
Official Name
ring finger protein 4 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1201691]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000029110
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 19822 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000029110
Aliases ring finger protein 4
Synonyms GTRGEO8, RES4-26, ring finger protein 4, SLX5, SNURF
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 Rnf4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • transcription regulator
  • SUMO interaction motif
  • zinc finger of C3HC4-type, RING
  • ubiquitin protein ligase activity
  • enzyme binding
  • androgen receptor binding
  • transcription factor binding
  • chromatin binding
  • Ring finger domain
  • protein binding
  • estrogen receptor binding
  • identical protein binding
  • DNA binding
  • TATA-binding protein binding
  • androgen receptor binding domain
  • binding protein
  • zinc ion binding
  • RING-type zinc-finger
  • Ring finger
  • RING finger (Really Interesting New Gene) domain and U-box domain superfamily
  • ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
  • basic domain
  • Zinc finger, C3HC4 type (RING finger)
  • zinc-RING finger domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Rnf4 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
  • epithelial cancer
  • liver cancer
  • liver neoplasia
  • organismal death
  • coronary artery disease
  • osteosarcoma
  • osteosarcomagenesis
  • liposarcoma
  • soft tissue sarcoma cancer
  • severe acute respiratory syndrome
regulated by
  • arsenic trioxide
  • beta-estradiol
  • tetradecanoylphorbol acetate
  • estrogen
  • ESR1
  • poly rI:rC-RNA
  • RNF8
  • forskolin
  • fulvestrant
  • AR
role in cell
  • phosphorylation in
  • radiosensitivity
  • damage in
  • proliferation
  • survival
  • disassembly
  • apoptosis
  • growth
  • cell cycle progression
  • cohesion

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
  • Cytoplasm
  • nucleoplasm
  • nuclear bodies
  • nuclear matrix
  • PML nuclear bodies

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Rnf4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • protein K11-linked ubiquitination
  • proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process
  • protein K48-linked ubiquitination
  • regulation of kinetochore assembly
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • response to arsenic-containing substance
  • regulation of spindle assembly
  • protein K63-linked ubiquitination
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • protein K6-linked ubiquitination
  • protein autoubiquitination

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • nuclear body
  • PML body
  • cytoplasm
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • ubiquitin-protein ligase activity
  • DNA binding
  • identical protein binding
  • zinc ion binding
  • protein binding
  • nucleosome binding
  • SUMO polymer binding
  • ligand-dependent nuclear receptor transcription coactivator activity
  • transcription factor binding

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