Brk1 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity. Predicted to contribute to small GTPase binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including actin cytoskeleton organization; in utero embryonic development; and positive regulation of fibroblast proliferation. Located in lamellipodium. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; lung; and nervous system. Orthologous to human BRK1 (BRICK1 subunit of SCAR/WAVE actin nucleating complex). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Brk1
Official Name
BRICK1, SCAR/WAVE actin-nucleating complex subunit [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1915406]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000033940
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 101314 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000033940
Aliases BRICK1, SCAR/WAVE actin-nucleating complex subunit
Synonyms 6720456B07Rik, BRICK1, SCAR/WAVE actin-nucleating complex subunit, BRICK1 subunit of SCAR/WAVE actin nucleating complex, C3orf10, hHBrk1, HSPC300, LOC687498, MDS027
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 Brk1 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • binding protein
  • enzyme binding
  • protein binding
  • identical protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Brk1 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
  • renal cancer
  • bladder cancer
  • neoplastic cell transformation
regulated by
regulates
  • ARP2/3
  • zymosan
  • protein-protein complex
  • Myelin
  • actin
  • VCL
role in cell
  • migration
  • proliferation
  • growth
  • assembly
  • formation
  • motility
  • phagocytosis by
  • formation in
  • phagocytosis
  • distribution in

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
  • cytosol
  • lamellipodia

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Brk1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • Rac protein signal transduction
  • positive regulation of lamellipodium assembly
  • cell motility
  • fibroblast proliferation
  • in utero embryonic development
  • positive regulation of fibroblast proliferation
  • regulation of actin polymerization or depolymerization
  • actin filament organization
  • positive regulation of Arp2/3 complex-mediated actin nucleation
  • positive regulation of protein complex assembly

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • SCAR complex
  • cytoskeleton
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • cytosol
  • lamellipodium

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • identical protein binding
  • protein binding
  • small GTPase binding

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