Dhx38 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable 3'-5' RNA helicase activity and RNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in mRNA splicing, via spliceosome. Predicted to be part of catalytic step 2 spliceosome. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in retinitis pigmentosa 84. Orthologous to human DHX38 (DEAH-box helicase 38). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Dhx38
Official Name
DEAH (Asp-Glu-Ala-His) box polypeptide 38 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1927617]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000037993
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 64340 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000037993
Aliases DEAH (Asp-Glu-Ala-His) box polypeptide 38
Synonyms 5730550P09Rik, DDX38, DEAH-box helicase 38, KIAA0224, PRP16, PRPF16, RP84
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 Dhx38 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Helicase associated domain (HA2)
  • Helicase associated domain (HA2) Add an annotation
  • Oligonucleotide/oligosaccharide-binding (OB)-fold
  • helicase superfamily c-terminal domain
  • N-terminal helicase domain of the DEAD-box helicase superfamily
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • DEAD-like helicases superfamily
  • Helicase conserved C-terminal domain
  • RNA helicase
  • P-loop containing Nucleoside Triphosphate Hydrolases
  • AAA domain

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • retinitis pigmentosa type 84
  • autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa
  • primary genetic hyperlipidemia
  • retinal dystrophy
  • coronary artery disease
  • angina pectoris
  • retinitis pigmentosa
regulated by
role in cell
  • cell viability
  • splicing 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.
  • Nucleus
  • catalytic step 2 spliceosome
  • spliceosomes
  • nucleoplasm

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Dhx38 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • nuclear mRNA splicing, via spliceosome

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • catalytic step 2 spliceosome
  • membrane
  • spliceosomal complex
  • intracellular
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • ATPase activity
  • ATP binding
  • protein binding
  • RNA binding
  • RNA helicase activity
  • 3'-5' RNA helicase activity

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