Yaf2 Gene Summary [Rat]

This gene encodes a zinc finger containing protein that functions in the regulation of transcription. This protein was identified as an interacting partner of transcriptional repressor protein Yy1, and also interacts with other transcriptional regulators, including Myc and Polycomb. This protein can promote proteolysis of Yy1. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2016]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Yaf2
Official Name
YY1 associated factor 2 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1582851]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000004773
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 690262 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000004773
Aliases YY1 associated factor 2
Synonyms 2810021M11Rik, LOC681599, YY1 associated factor 2
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 Yaf2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • transcription regulator
  • Yaf2/RYBP C-terminal binding motif
  • transcription co-activator
  • Zn-finger in Ran binding protein and others
  • transcription co-repressor
  • protein binding
  • zinc finger domain

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • COVID-19
regulated by
regulates
  • NES
  • Gm42495
  • 6330410L21Rik
  • DNA promoter
  • DNA endogenous promoter
  • H2ac18
  • Zfy1/Zfy2
  • FGF5
  • WNT8A
  • OTX2
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • expression in
  • compaction
  • transformation
  • mono-ubiquitination in
  • pyroptosis

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
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Yaf2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • DNA binding
  • transcription cofactor activity
  • protein binding
  • transcription coactivator activity
  • transcription corepressor activity
  • metal ion binding

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