Kat6a Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables chromatin binding activity and histone H3K9 acetyltransferase activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including circulatory system development; face morphogenesis; and negative regulation of DNA-binding transcription factor activity. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; early embryo; genitourinary system; and liver. Used to study DiGeorge syndrome. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Arboleda-Tham syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia. Orthologous to human KAT6A (lysine acetyltransferase 6A). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Kat6a
Official Name
K(lysine) acetyltransferase 6A [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:2442415]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000031540
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 244349 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000031540
Aliases K(lysine) acetyltransferase 6A
Synonyms 1500036M03, 9930021N24Rik, ARTHS, K(lysine) acetyltransferase 6A, lysine acetyltransferase 6A, monocytic leukaemia zinc finger, MOZ, MRD32, MYST-3, MYST Histone Acetyltransferase 3, RUNXBP2, ZC2HC6A, Zfp220, ZNF220
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 Kat6a often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • histone acetyltransferase domain
  • PHD zinc finger
  • histone lysine acetyltransferase activity (H4-K16 specific)
  • transcription regulator
  • transcription co-activator
  • transcription activation domain
  • MOZ/SAS family
  • transcription factor binding
  • methionine-rich domain
  • chromatin binding
  • enzyme
  • serine-rich region
  • zinc ion binding
  • basic domain
  • histone acetyltransferase
  • Akt phosphorylation site
  • H15
  • NAT_SF
  • protein binding
  • acidic domain
  • DNA binding
  • PHD finger superfamily
  • acetyltransferase
  • Serine and Methionine rich domain
  • MYST family zinc finger domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Kat6a 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
  • ventricular septal defect
  • atrioventricular septal defect
  • lung adenocarcinoma
  • lung adenocarcinoma formation
  • neoplasia
  • organismal death
  • autosomal dominant mental retardation type 32
  • hereditary disorder
  • single ventricle defect
  • pervasive developmental disorder
regulated by
  • beta-estradiol
  • TP53
  • Yersinia pestis strain KIM6
  • histone H3
  • peripheral blood neutrophils
  • AKT1
  • SOX2/OCT4/NANOG
  • AKT
  • monocytes
  • leukemia M1 cells
role in cell
  • expression in
  • growth
  • phagocytosis
  • differentiation
  • premature senescence
  • abnormal morphology
  • number
  • dipeptide repeat protein sensitivity
  • phagocytosis by
  • sprouting angiogenesis by

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
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • nucleoli
  • nuclear scaffolds
  • nuclear speckles
  • PML nuclear bodies

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Kat6a gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • regulation of developmental process
  • negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • chromosome organization
  • positive regulation of gene expression
  • cellular senescence
  • myeloid cell differentiation
  • regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • protein acetylation
  • nucleosome assembly
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • PML body
  • nuclear speck
  • cytosol
  • MOZ/MORF histone acetyltransferase complex
  • nucleolus
  • nucleosome
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • zinc ion binding
  • H3 histone acetyltransferase activity
  • acetyltransferase activity
  • histone acetyltransferase activity (H4-K16 specific)
  • chromatin binding
  • histone acetyltransferase activity (H4-K8 specific)
  • histone acetyltransferase activity (H4-K5 specific)
  • histone acetyltransferase activity (H4-K12 specific)
  • histone acetyltransferase activity
  • DNA binding
  • protein binding
  • transcription cofactor activity
  • transcription coactivator activity

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