Gbx2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; RNA polymerase II core promoter sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including branching involved in blood vessel morphogenesis; nervous system development; and neural crest cell migration. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including 1st branchial arch; central nervous system; ear; embryo ectoderm; and reproductive system. Orthologous to human GBX2 (gastrulation brain homeobox 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Gbx2
Official Name
gastrulation brain homeobox 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:95668]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000034486
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 14472 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000034486
Aliases gastrulation brain homeobox 2
Synonyms D130058E05RIK, gastrulation brain homeobox 2, LOC105373944, MMoxA, Stra7
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 Gbx2 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 regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional activator activity
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • transcription regulator
  • nucleic acid binding
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • transcription factor binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • homeodomain
  • transcription factor activity

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Gbx2 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
  • non-small cell lung cancer
  • small cell lung cancer
  • soft tissue sarcoma cancer
  • double outlet right ventricle
  • cleft palate
  • overriding aorta
  • glossopharyngeal-vagus nerve fusion
  • hypoplasia
  • clear cell sarcoma of the kidney
  • renal cancer
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • cell death
  • differentiation
  • migration
  • number
  • development
  • guidance
  • transactivation in
  • abnormal morphology

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 Gbx2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • cerebellum development
  • midbrain-hindbrain boundary morphogenesis
  • nervous system development
  • axon guidance
  • cerebellar granule cell precursor proliferation
  • rhombomere 2 development
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • thalamus development
  • forebrain neuron development
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • autonomic nervous system development
  • regulation of nervous system development
  • neural crest cell migration
  • patterning of blood vessels
  • inner ear morphogenesis

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

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

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