Dlx1 Gene Summary [Mouse]

The protein encoded by this gene is a homeobox-containing transcription factor involved in development. The encoded protein plays a role in craniofacial patterning, as well as in bone, placenta, and sensory organ formation. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2015]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Dlx1
Official Name
distal-less homeobox 1 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:94901]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000041911
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 13390 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000041911
Aliases distal-less homeobox 1
Synonyms DII B, distal-less homeobox 1, Dlx
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 Dlx1 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 factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • transcription regulator
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • nucleic acid binding
  • chromatin binding
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • homeodomain
  • DNA binding

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • neoplasia
  • epithelial cancer
  • renal clear cell adenocarcinoma
  • psychosis
  • renal clear cell cancer
  • prostate cancer
  • lung squamous cell carcinoma
  • squamous cell lung cancer
  • head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
  • head and neck squamous cell cancer
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • migration
  • growth
  • proliferation
  • activation in
  • apoptosis
  • expression in
  • number
  • quantity
  • development
  • differentiation

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
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Dlx1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • embryo development
  • oligodendrocyte differentiation
  • forebrain neuron differentiation
  • subpallium development
  • odontogenesis of dentin-containing tooth
  • positive regulation of cell differentiation
  • hippocampus development
  • negative regulation of photoreceptor cell differentiation
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • negative regulation of Notch signaling pathway
  • embryonic skeletal system development
  • cerebral cortex GABAergic interneuron fate commitment
  • negative regulation of oligodendrocyte differentiation
  • proximal/distal pattern formation
  • negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process
  • negative regulation of BMP signaling pathway
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • cellular response to transforming growth factor beta stimulus
  • Notch signaling pathway
  • cellular response to BMP stimulus
  • cell differentiation
  • neuron apoptotic process
  • neuroblast differentiation

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • cytosol
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

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

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