Taf2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable chromatin binding activity and transcription cis-regulatory region binding activity. Predicted to contribute to RNA polymerase II general transcription initiation factor activity. Predicted to be involved in G2/M transition of mitotic cell cycle; positive regulation of transcription initiation by RNA polymerase II; and transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Predicted to be part of transcription factor TFIID complex and transcription factor TFTC complex. Is expressed in tail. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in autosomal recessive intellectual developmental disorder 40. Orthologous to human TAF2 (TATA-box binding protein associated factor 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Taf2
Official Name
TATA-box binding protein associated factor 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:2443028]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000037343
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 319944 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000037343
Aliases TATA-box binding protein associated factor 2
Synonyms 4732460C16RIK, AI425886, CIF150, MRT40, TAF2B, TAFII-150, TAFIIB, TATA-box binding protein associated factor 2
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 Taf2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • transcription regulator
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • nucleic acid binding
  • protein binding
  • peptidase GluZincin family
  • sequence-specific DNA binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Taf2 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
  • myelodysplastic syndrome
  • autosomal recessive mental retardation type 40
regulated by
  • 3T3-L1 cells
  • adipocytes
regulates
  • DNA promoter
  • DNA endogenous promoter
  • histone
  • RNA polymerase II
role in cell
  • G2/M phase transition
  • cell viability

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
  • nucleoplasm

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Taf2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • mRNA transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • RNA polymerase II transcriptional preinitiation complex assembly
  • G2/M transition of mitotic cell cycle
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • positive regulation of transcription initiation from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • regulation of DNA repair
  • response to organic cyclic compound
  • transcription initiation from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • transcription factor TFIID complex
  • transcription factor TFTC complex
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • general RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity
  • transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
  • chromatin binding

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