Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity and water channel activity. Acts upstream of or within camera-type eye morphogenesis; saliva secretion; and water transport. Located in several cellular components, including apical plasma membrane; basal plasma membrane; and microvillus. Is expressed in several structures, including exocrine system; lung; nucleus pulposus; oocyte; and sensory organ. Used to study dry eye syndrome. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Bothnian type palmoplantar keratoderma. Orthologous to human AQP5 (aquaporin 5). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
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 Aqp5 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
MIP
protein binding
identical protein binding
water channel
transporter
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the Aqp5 gene in mouse plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
Plasma Membrane
cytoplasmic vesicle membrane
apical compartment
cellular membrane
Endoplasmic Reticulum
basal cell surfaces
apical cell surfaces
basolateral cell surfaces
apical membrane
basolateral membrane
basal membrane
microvilli
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Aqp5 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
water transport
camera-type eye morphogenesis
transmembrane transport
protein homotetramerization
saliva secretion
cellular hypotonic response
carbon dioxide transport
odontogenesis
pancreatic juice secretion
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
basal plasma membrane
cytoplasmic vesicle membrane
extracellular vesicular exosome
microvillus
endoplasmic reticulum
apical plasma membrane
plasma membrane
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
identical protein binding
protein binding
water channel activity
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