Tbx18 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables several functions, including DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and protein homodimerization activity. Involved in negative regulation of canonical Wnt signaling pathway; negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; and neural plate anterior/posterior regionalization. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including anterior/posterior pattern specification; embryonic morphogenesis; and positive regulation of cell population proliferation. Located in nucleus. Part of RNA polymerase II transcription repressor complex. Is expressed in several structures, including body cavity or lining; cardiovascular system; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; and inner ear. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in CAKUT2. Orthologous to human TBX18 (T-box transcription factor 18). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Tbx18
Official Name
T-box18 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1923615]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000032419
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 76365 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000032419
Aliases T-box18
Synonyms 2810012F10Rik, 2810404D13Rik, CAKUT2, PUJO, T-box18, T-box transcription factor 18
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 Tbx18 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • transcription regulator
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional repressor activity
  • T-box
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • nucleic acid binding
  • DNA-binding domain of the T-box transcription factor family
  • protein homodimerization
  • transcription factor binding
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • T-box domain

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract 2
  • diabetic nephropathy
  • schizophrenia
  • hydronephrosis
  • congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • differentiation
  • proliferation
  • localization
  • beat

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
  • nucleoplasm
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Tbx18 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • neural plate anterior/posterior regionalization
  • cochlea morphogenesis
  • sinoatrial node development
  • sinoatrial node cell fate commitment
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • sinoatrial node cell development
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • negative regulation of canonical Wnt receptor signaling pathway
  • smooth muscle cell differentiation
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • somitogenesis
  • ureter development
  • morphogenesis of embryonic epithelium
  • cell fate specification

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • protein homodimerization activity
  • RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity involved in negative regulation of transcription
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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