Gnat3 Gene Summary [Rat]

Enables GTP binding activity and GTPase activity. Involved in response to nicotine. Located in acrosomal vesicle; apical plasma membrane; and axoneme. Orthologous to human GNAT3 (G protein subunit alpha transducin 3). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Gnat3
Official Name
G protein subunit alpha transducin 3 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:727817]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000005268
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 286924 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000005268
Aliases G protein subunit alpha transducin 3
Synonyms alpha GUSTDUCIN, Galphagust, GDCA, Ggust, G protein subunit alpha transducin 3, G protein subunit α transducin 3, GTN, Gαgust, HG1E, α GUSTDUCIN
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 Gnat3 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • GTP binding
  • G protein alpha subunit
  • GTPase
  • G-protein alpha subunit
  • enzyme
  • P-loop containing Nucleoside Triphosphate Hydrolases

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Gnat3 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.
regulated by
regulates

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
  • Cytoplasm
  • axonemes
  • lateral cell surfaces
  • apical membrane
  • plasma membrane projections
  • acrosome

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Gnat3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • sensory perception of umami taste
  • sensory perception of sweet taste
  • detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste
  • adenylate cyclase-modulating G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • response to nicotine

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • heterotrimeric G-protein complex
  • cytoplasm
  • acrosomal vesicle
  • macromolecular complex
  • photoreceptor inner segment
  • plasma membrane
  • axoneme
  • apical plasma membrane
  • photoreceptor outer segment

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • GTP binding
  • G-protein coupled receptor binding
  • metal ion binding
  • GTPase activity
  • G-protein beta/gamma-subunit complex binding

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