Wfikkn2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable receptor antagonist activity and transforming growth factor beta binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including muscle cell development; roof of mouth development; and transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; limb; liver; and spleen. Orthologous to human WFIKKN2 (WAP, follistatin/kazal, immunoglobulin, kunitz and netrin domain containing 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Wfikkn2
Official Name
WAP, follistatin/kazal, immunoglobulin, kunitz and netrin domain containing 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:2669209]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000044177
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 278507 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000044177
Aliases WAP, follistatin/kazal, immunoglobulin, kunitz and netrin domain containing 2
Synonyms 2610304F08RIK, GASP-1, hGASP-1, RGD1305361, WAP, follistatin/kazal, immunoglobulin, kunitz and netrin domain containing 2, WFDC20B, WFIKKNRP
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 Wfikkn2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • NTR_like
  • Kunitz/Bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor (BPTI) domain
  • WAP-type (Whey Acidic Protein) 'four-disulfide core'
  • receptor antagonist activity
  • immunoglobulin domain
  • Immunoglobulin like
  • Immunoglobulin I-set domain
  • protein binding
  • TGFbeta binding
  • KAZAL_FS

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • cleft palate
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • development

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Extracellular Space

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Wfikkn2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • skeletal system development
  • muscle cell development
  • palate development
  • transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway
  • negative regulation of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular space

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • transforming growth factor beta binding
  • serine-type endopeptidase inhibitor activity
  • protein binding
  • receptor antagonist activity

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