Tex2 Gene Summary [Mouse]
Predicted to enable lipid binding activity. Predicted to be involved in lipid transport. Predicted to be located in endoplasmic reticulum membrane and nuclear membrane. Predicted to be active in endoplasmic reticulum. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system; nervous system; and respiratory system. Orthologous to human TEX2 (testis expressed 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Tex2 |
| Official Name | testis expressed gene 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:102465] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSMUSG00000040548 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | testis expressed gene 2 |
| Synonyms | 4930568E07Rik, Def-5, HT008, Taz4, testis expressed 2, testis expressed gene 2, TMEM96 |
| Species | Mouse, Mus musculus |
| Orthologies |
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 Tex2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- synaptotagmin-like mitochondrial-lipid-binding protein (SMP) domain superfamily
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Unknown
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Tex2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- lipid transport
- signal transduction
- sphingolipid metabolic process
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- endoplasmic reticulum membrane
- nuclear membrane
- membrane
- endoplasmic reticulum
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- lipid binding