Tcf15 Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; E-box binding activity; and bHLH transcription factor binding activity. Predicted to contribute to DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; regulation of stem cell differentiation; and stem cell population maintenance. Predicted to act upstream of or within several processes, including epithelial cell differentiation; paraxial mesoderm development; and post-anal tail morphogenesis. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Predicted to be part of RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex. Orthologous to human TCF15 (transcription factor 15). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Tcf15
Official Name
transcription factor 15 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1308464]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000000012
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 296272 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000000012
Aliases transcription factor 15
Synonyms bHLHa40, BHLH-EC2, EC2, Meso1, PARAXIS, transcription factor 15
Species
Rat, Rattus norvegicus
OrthologiesHumanMouse

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 rat Tcf15 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 regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional activator activity
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • transcription regulator
  • nucleic acid binding
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • basic Helix Loop Helix (bHLH) domain superfamily
  • helix loop helix domain
  • transcription factor binding
  • helix-loop-helix domain
  • Helix-loop-helix DNA-binding domain
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • transcription factor activity

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Tcf15 gene in rat plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • dyspnea
  • aphagia
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • hypertrophy
  • differentiation
  • organization
  • maintenance

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
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Tcf15 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • mesenchymal to epithelial transition
  • stem cell maintenance
  • mesoderm development
  • paraxial mesoderm development
  • muscle organ morphogenesis
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • skeletal system morphogenesis
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • positive regulation of stem cell differentiation
  • respiratory system process
  • neuromuscular process controlling posture
  • somitogenesis
  • ear development
  • establishment of epithelial cell apical/basal polarity
  • developmental process

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • chromatin

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity
  • RNA polymerase II regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
  • protein dimerization activity
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity involved in positive regulation of transcription
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity
  • E-box binding
  • bHLH transcription factor binding

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