Abhd2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable several functions, including acetylesterase activity; lipase activity; and nuclear steroid receptor activity. Involved in acrosome reaction. Acts upstream of or within negative regulation of smooth muscle cell migration and response to wounding. Located in acrosomal vesicle. Is expressed in several structures, including cardiovascular system; central nervous system; endocrine gland; genitourinary system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human ABHD2 (abhydrolase domain containing 2, acylglycerol lipase). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Abhd2
Official Name
abhydrolase domain containing 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1914344]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000039202
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 54608 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000039202
Aliases abhydrolase domain containing 2
Synonyms 2210009N18Rik, ABHYDROLASE domain containing 2, abhydrolase domain containing 2, acylglycerol lipase, HS1-2, LABH2, PHPS1-2
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 Abhd2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • hormone binding
  • acetylesterase
  • alpha/beta hydrolase fold
  • steroid hormone receptor
  • alpha/beta hydrolases
  • acylglycerol lipase
  • lipase
  • enzyme

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Abhd2 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
  • osteoporosis
  • age-related macular degeneration
regulated by
regulates
  • acylglycerol
role in cell
  • migration
  • capacitation
  • migration 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
  • Plasma Membrane
  • sperm tail
  • acrosome

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Abhd2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • smooth muscle cell migration
  • sperm capacitation
  • acrosome reaction
  • acylglycerol catabolic process
  • medium-chain fatty acid biosynthetic process
  • medium-chain fatty acid catabolic process
  • response to progesterone stimulus
  • response to wounding
  • negative regulation of smooth muscle cell migration
  • steroid hormone mediated signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • acrosomal vesicle
  • sperm flagellum

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • acylglycerol lipase activity
  • acetylesterase activity
  • triglyceride lipase activity
  • hormone binding
  • steroid hormone receptor activity
  • hormone-sensitive lipase activity

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