Abcg4 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables ABC-type sterol transporter activity. Involved in several processes, including cholesterol efflux; cholesterol homeostasis; and positive regulation of cholesterol biosynthetic process. Acts upstream of or within cellular response to leukemia inhibitory factor. Located in endosome membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; immune system; liver; nervous system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human ABCG4 (ATP binding cassette subfamily G member 4). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Retained Intron
Official Symbol
Abcg4
Official Name
ATP binding cassette subfamily G member 4 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1890594]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000032131
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 192663 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000032131
Aliases ATP binding cassette subfamily G member 4
Synonyms 6430517O04Rik, ATP binding cassette subfamily G member 4, WHITE2
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 Abcg4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • ABC-2 type transporter
  • ATPase activity, coupled to transmembrane movement of substances
  • FeS assembly ATPase SufC
  • The Eye Pigment Precursor Transporter (EPP) Family protein
  • phosphonate ABC transporter, ATP-binding protein
  • protein binding
  • nitrate transport ATP-binding subunits C and D
  • identical protein binding
  • ATPase
  • heme ABC exporter, ATP-binding protein CcmA
  • urea ABC transporter, ATP-binding protein UrtE
  • lipid transporter
  • cobalt transport protein ATP-binding subunit
  • energy-coupling factor transporter ATPase
  • protein homodimerization
  • ABC transporter
  • thiamine ABC transporter, ATP-binding protein
  • protein heterodimerization
  • P-loop containing Nucleoside Triphosphate Hydrolases
  • transporter
  • ATPases associated with a variety of cellular activities

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Abcg4 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
  • rotator cuff injury
  • pervasive developmental disorder
regulated by
regulates
  • cholesterol
  • SOAT1
  • phospholipid
  • sterol

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • cellular membrane
  • endosomes
  • endosomal membrane
  • cytoplasmic vesicles

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Abcg4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • transmembrane transport
  • positive regulation of cholesterol efflux
  • cellular response to high density lipoprotein particle stimulus
  • regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • positive regulation of cholesterol biosynthetic process
  • cholesterol efflux
  • cholesterol homeostasis

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • cytoplasmic vesicle
  • endosome membrane
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • ATPase activity
  • ATP binding
  • sterol-transporting ATPase activity
  • identical protein binding
  • protein binding
  • protein homodimerization activity
  • protein heterodimerization activity

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