Tmem87a Gene Summary [Mouse]

Involved in detection of mechanical stimulus involved in sensory perception of touch. Predicted to be located in plasma membrane and ruffle. Predicted to be active in Golgi cisterna membrane. Is expressed in facial ganglion. Orthologous to human TMEM87A (transmembrane protein 87A). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Tmem87a
Official Name
transmembrane protein 87A [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:2441844]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000033808
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 211499 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000033808
Aliases transmembrane protein 87A
Synonyms A930025J12Rik, ELKIN1, RGD1309417, transmembrane protein 87A
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 Tmem87a often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Lung seven transmembrane receptor

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
regulated by
role in cell
  • response 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.
  • Cytoplasm
  • ruffle
  • Plasma Membrane
  • Golgi Apparatus
  • Golgi cisternae

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Tmem87a gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • cellular response to mechanical stimulus
  • retrograde transport, endosome to Golgi
  • detection of mechanical stimulus involved in sensory perception of touch

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • Golgi cisterna membrane
  • ruffle
  • cytosol
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Golgi membrane
  • plasma membrane

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