Zfp398 Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Orthologous to human ZNF398 (zinc finger protein 398). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Zfp398
Official Name
zinc finger protein 398 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1562129]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000006703
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 500108 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000006703
Aliases zinc finger protein 398
Synonyms P51, P71, RGD1562129, ZER6, Zfp398, zinc finger protein 398
Species
Rat, Rattus norvegicus
OrthologiesHuman

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 Zfp398 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Zinc finger, C2H2 type
  • krueppel associated box
  • zinc finger
  • transcription regulator
  • Zinc-finger double domain
  • protein binding
  • KRAB (Kruppel-associated box) domain -A box
  • C2H2-type zinc finger

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • retinal degeneration
regulated by
  • ISLR
  • beta-estradiol

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
  • Cytoplasm

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Zfp398 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • metal ion binding
  • RNA polymerase II regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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