Myt1l Gene Summary [Rat]

Enables several functions, including DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; retinoic acid-responsive element binding activity; and transition metal ion binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be located in chromosome. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in autosomal dominant intellectual developmental disorder 39. Orthologous to human MYT1L (myelin transcription factor 1 like). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Myt1l
Official Name
myelin transcription factor 1-like [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:620550]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000004269
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 116668 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000004269
Aliases myelin transcription factor 1-like
Synonyms 2900046C06RIK, 2900093J19RIK, C630034G21Rik, LOC102724128, mKIAA1106, MRD39, myelin transcription factor 1-like, NZF1, Nztf1, Pmng1, Png-1, ZC2H2C2, ZC2HC4B
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 Myt1l 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
  • transcription regulator
  • transcription co-activator
  • nucleic acid binding
  • Zinc finger, C2HC type
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • transition metal ion binding
  • DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • Myelin transcription factor 1
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional repressor activity
  • zinc ion binding
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • transcription factor activity

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
regulates
  • BDNF
  • DNA promoter
  • DNA endogenous promoter
  • RNA polymerase II
  • RBFOX1
  • BDNF promoter I
regulated by
disease
  • schizophrenia
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • obesity
  • autism
  • autosomal dominant mental retardation type 39
  • mental retardation
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • organismal death
  • psoriasis
  • muscle weakness
role in cell
  • expression in
  • maturation
  • differentiation
  • development
  • generation
  • commitment
  • transdifferentiation
  • conversion
  • transactivation in
  • specification

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 Myt1l gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • neuron fate specification
  • neuron differentiation
  • neuron fate commitment
  • nervous system development
  • neuron development
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • DNA binding
  • zinc ion binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity involved in negative regulation of transcription
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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