Tafa2 Gene Summary [Rat]
This gene is a member of the TAFA family which is composed of five highly homologous genes that encode small secreted proteins. These proteins contain conserved cysteine residues at fixed positions, and are distantly related to MIP-1alpha, a member of the CC-chemokine family. The TAFA proteins are predominantly expressed in specific regions of the brain, and are postulated to function as brain-specific chemokines or neurokines, that act as regulators of immune and nervous cells. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Tafa2 |
| Official Name | TAFA chemokine like family member 2 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1589429] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSRNOG00000004180 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | TAFA chemokine like family member 2 |
| Synonyms | 6330575M02, FAM19A2, FAM19A2 TAFA-2, LOC102724280, LOC338811, LOC678999, Sam2, TAFA chemokine like family member 2 |
| Species | Rat, Rattus norvegicus |
| Orthologies |
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 Tafa2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- TAFA family
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- dementia
- digestive system disorder
- asthma
- seasonal allergic rhinitis
- thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections
- abdominal aortic aneurysm
- anorexia nervosa
- keloid
regulates
- D-glucose
role in cell
- apoptosis
- abnormal morphology
- loss
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Cytoplasm
- cell surface
- Nucleus
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Tafa2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- signal transduction
- visual learning
- memory
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
- extracellular space
- cytoplasm
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- receptor agonist activity