Frzb Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable Wnt-protein binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including negative regulation of cell growth; neural crest cell differentiation; and somite development. Predicted to act upstream of or within several processes, including cochlea morphogenesis; negative regulation of canonical Wnt signaling pathway; and negative regulation of cell differentiation. Predicted to be located in extracellular region. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in lung non-small cell carcinoma and osteoarthritis. Orthologous to human FRZB (frizzled related protein). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Frzb
Official Name
frizzled-related protein [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1311315]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000007765
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 295691 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000007765
Aliases frizzled-related protein
Synonyms FRE, frezzled, FRITZ, frizzled-related protein, Frp, FRP-3, FRZB-1, FRZB-PEN, FZRB, hFIZ, OS1, SFRP3, SRFP3
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 Frzb often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • NTR_like
  • Wnt-protein binding
  • Fz domain
  • protein binding
  • cysteine rich domain
  • CRD_domain cysteine-rich domain, also known as Fz (frizzled) domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Frzb 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.
disease
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • plaque psoriasis
  • osteoarthritis susceptibility 1
  • HER2 negative hormone receptor negative breast cancer
  • uterine serous papillary cancer
  • epithelial cancer
  • osteoarthritis
  • malignant mesothelioma
  • mesothelioma formation
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • activation
  • proliferation
  • development
  • differentiation
  • apoptosis
  • cell death
  • generation
  • growth
  • formation
  • innervation

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Extracellular Space
  • cellular membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of cartilage development
  • neural crest cell differentiation
  • somite development
  • cochlea morphogenesis
  • negative regulation of cell proliferation
  • positive regulation of fat cell differentiation
  • epithelial cell development
  • convergent extension involved in organogenesis
  • negative regulation of canonical Wnt receptor signaling pathway
  • skeletal system development
  • negative regulation of cell growth
  • hepatocyte differentiation
  • positive regulation of apoptotic process
  • negative regulation of cell development
  • canonical Wnt receptor signaling pathway
  • negative regulation of Wnt receptor signaling pathway
  • negative regulation of hepatocyte differentiation
  • non-canonical Wnt receptor signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular space
  • cytoplasm
  • membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • Wnt-protein binding

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