Pqbp1 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable GTPase binding activity; double-stranded DNA binding activity; and ribonucleoprotein complex binding activity. Involved in alternative mRNA splicing, via spliceosome and neuron projection development. Acts upstream of or within regulation of dendrite morphogenesis. Located in cytoplasmic stress granule; neuronal ribonucleoprotein granule; and nuclear speck. Is expressed in several structures, including adrenal cortex; alimentary system; brain; eye; and skin. Used to study Renpenning syndrome. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Renpenning syndrome. Orthologous to human PQBP1 (polyglutamine binding protein 1). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Pqbp1
Official Name
polyglutamine binding protein 1 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1859638]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000031157
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 54633 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000031157
Aliases polyglutamine binding protein 1
Synonyms LOC631302, MRX2, MRX55, MRXS3, MRXS8, NPW38, polyglutamine binding protein 1, QBP1, RENS1, Sfc2, SHS
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 Pqbp1 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
  • Domain with 2 conserved Trp (W) residues
  • transcription co-activator
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • polar amino acid rich domain
  • WW
  • ribonucleoprotein binding
  • enzyme binding
  • protein binding
  • DNA binding

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • hereditary disorder
  • Sutherland-Haan syndrome
  • X-linked mental retardation
  • mental retardation
  • microcephaly
  • pervasive developmental disorder
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • elongation in
  • synthesis in
  • assembly
  • alternative splicing by
  • nuclear import in
  • alternative splicing in
  • morphogenesis
  • dipeptide repeat protein sensitivity

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
  • microtubule cytoskeleton
  • cytoplasmic ribonucleoprotein granule
  • Cytoplasm
  • cilia
  • basal bodies
  • centrosome
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • nuclear speckles
  • stress granule

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Pqbp1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • neuron projection development
  • positive regulation of type I interferon production
  • regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • positive regulation of defense response to virus by host
  • regulation of dendrite morphogenesis
  • cellular response to exogenous dsRNA
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • activation of innate immune response
  • alternative nuclear mRNA splicing, via spliceosome
  • innate immune response
  • regulation of RNA splicing
  • defense response to virus

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • nuclear body
  • cytoplasmic stress granule
  • cytoplasm
  • nuclear speck
  • neuronal ribonucleoprotein granule
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • DNA binding
  • protein binding
  • transcription coactivator activity
  • ribonucleoprotein complex binding
  • double-stranded DNA binding

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