Gpc6 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to be involved in cell migration and regulation of neurotransmitter receptor localization to postsynaptic specialization membrane. Is active in synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; branchial arch; embryo mesenchyme; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in omodysplasia 1. Orthologous to human GPC6 (glypican 6). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Retained Intron
Official Symbol
Gpc6
Official Name
glypican 6 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1346322]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000058571
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 23888 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000058571
Aliases glypican 6
Synonyms 6720429C22RIK, glypican 6, OMIMD1, RGD1563063
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 Gpc6 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Glypican
  • protein binding
  • transmembrane receptor

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • omodysplasia type 1
  • Alzheimer disease
  • colorectal cancer
  • acute coronary syndrome
  • Huntington disease
  • degeneration of lumbar intervertebral disc
  • osteonecrosis
  • schizophrenia
  • insomnia
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • binding in
  • accumulation in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • Golgi lumen
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • cellular membrane
  • lysosomal compartment
  • synapse

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Gpc6 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • regulation of signal transduction
  • cell migration

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • lysosomal lumen
  • synapse
  • extracellular region
  • Golgi lumen
  • plasma membrane
  • cell surface

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • coreceptor activity
  • protein binding

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