Akr1b8 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable several functions, including NADP binding activity; geranylgeranyl reductase activity; and oxidoreductase activity, acting on the CH-OH group of donors, NAD or NADP as acceptor. Predicted to be located in extracellular region and lysosome. Predicted to be active in cytosol and mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; ear; genitourinary system; and respiratory system. Orthologous to several human genes including AKR1B10 (aldo-keto reductase family 1 member B10). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Akr1b8
Official Name
aldo-keto reductase family 1, member B8 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:107673]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000029762
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 14187 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000029762
Aliases aldo-keto reductase family 1, member B8
Synonyms aldo-keto reductase family 1, member B8, Aldose Reductase (Fibroblast Growth Factor Regulated Protein), Fgfrp, Fgrp, Fibroblast growth factor regulated, FR-1
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus

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 Akr1b8 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • NADP-retinol dehydrogenase
  • extracellular domain
  • estradiol 17beta-dehydrogenase
  • Aldo-keto reductase (AKR) superfamily
  • retinal dehydrogenase
  • enzyme
  • alcohol dehydrogenase (NADP)
  • NADPH binding
  • binding protein
  • indanol dehydrogenase
  • NADP binding
  • CH-OH group:NAD or NADP oxidoreductase
  • Aldo/keto reductase family
  • retinal binding
  • geranylgeranyl reductase
  • aldehyde reductase

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Akr1b8 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.
binds
disease
  • neoplasia
  • colitis
regulated by
  • KRAS
  • Dlx6os1
  • IL6
  • zopolrestat
  • FGF1
  • NAMPT
  • n-nitrosomethylbenzylamine
  • tetradecanoylphorbol acetate
  • forskolin
  • heavy metal
regulates
  • interleukin
  • IFN
  • DL glyceraldehyde

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
  • Extracellular Space
  • Nucleus
  • lysosome
  • Mitochondria
  • cytosol

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