Nfatc1 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables several functions, including DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and mitogen-activated protein kinase p38 binding activity. Involved in heart development and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including circulatory system development; leukocyte differentiation; and negative regulation of cell population proliferation. Located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Part of transcription regulator complex. Is expressed in several structures, including eye; genitourinary system; heart; hemolymphoid system; and limb mesenchyme. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in congenital heart disease and ventricular septal defect. Orthologous to human NFATC1 (nuclear factor of activated T cells 1). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Nfatc1
Official Name
nuclear factor of activated T cells, cytoplasmic, calcineurin dependent 1 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:102469]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000033016
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 18018 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000033016
Aliases nuclear factor of activated T cells, cytoplasmic, calcineurin dependent 1
Synonyms 2210017P03Rik, NFAT2, NF-ATC, NF-ATc1.2, Nfatcb, nuclear factor of activated T-cells 1, nuclear factor of activated T cells, cytoplasmic, calcineurin dependent 1
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 Nfatc1 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • SP repeat domain
  • transcription regulator
  • regulatory domain
  • Sumoylation motif
  • Rel homology dimerization domain
  • transcription activation domain
  • chromatin binding
  • transcription factor binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • serine-rich region
  • FK506 binding
  • Pka phosphorylation site
  • Gsk3 phosphorylation site
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional activator activity
  • DNA binding domain
  • nucleic acid binding
  • IPT
  • mitogen-activated protein kinase p38 binding
  • protein binding
  • calcineurin-binding domain
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional repressor activity
  • protein phosphatase 2B binding
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • IPT/TIG domain
  • N-terminal sub-domain of the Rel homology domain (RHD)
  • transcription factor activity

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • atrial fibrillation
  • cancer
  • edema
  • diabetes mellitus
  • plasma cell myeloma
  • bleeding
  • hyperplasia
  • breast cancer
  • prostate cancer
regulated by
  • LDL
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • erlotinib
  • D-glucose
  • RGS10
  • YWHAZ
  • TNF
  • GW 4064
  • ionomycin
  • cyclosporin A
regulates
role in cell
  • phosphorylation in
  • proliferation
  • growth
  • expression in
  • binding in
  • activation in
  • cell death
  • cellular infiltration by
  • number
  • apoptosis

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
  • Cytoplasm
  • perinuclear region
  • cytosol
  • sarcoplasm
  • nucleoplasm
  • nuclear bodies
  • Z line
  • chromatin
  • cytosolic fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Nfatc1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • calcineurin-NFAT signaling cascade
  • response to muscle activity
  • aortic valve morphogenesis
  • pulmonary valve morphogenesis
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • skeletal muscle adaptation
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • cellular response to transforming growth factor beta stimulus
  • wound healing
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • cellular response to tumor necrosis factor
  • cytokine production
  • positive regulation of DNA biosynthetic process
  • intracellular signal transduction

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • transcription factor complex
  • nucleus
  • nuclear body
  • perinuclear region of cytoplasm
  • sarcoplasm
  • cytoplasm
  • cytosol
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • nucleic acid binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity
  • protein binding
  • mitogen-activated protein kinase p38 binding
  • FK506 binding
  • 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 positive regulation of transcription
  • transcription factor binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity
  • transcription coactivator binding

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