Elk4 Gene Summary [Rat]
This gene is a member of the Ets family of transcription factors and of the ternary complex factor (TCF) subfamily. Proteins of the TCF subfamily form a ternary complex by binding to the the serum response factor and the serum reponse element in the promoter of the c-fos proto-oncogene. The protein encoded by this gene is phosphorylated by the kinases, MAPK1 and MAPK8. Several transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Elk4 |
| Official Name | ETS transcription factor ELK4 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1310504] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSRNOG00000007887 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | ETS transcription factor ELK4 |
| Synonyms | 2310011G17RIK, A130026I01RIK, BB162516, ELK4, member of ETS oncogene family, ETS transcription factor ELK4, LOC100502885, LOC100506969, SAP, SAP-1, sap1a, SRF accessory protein 1, TCF/SAP |
| Species | Rat, Rattus norvegicus |
| Orthologies |
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 Elk4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- net inhibitory domain
- RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional activator activity
- activation domain
- transcription regulator
- DNA binding domain
- nucleic acid binding
- chromatin binding
- protein binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding
- DNA binding
- RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
- double-stranded DNA binding
- Ets-domain
- Box B domain
- CAD domain
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the Elk4 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
- neoplasia
- organismal death
- metastatic prostate cancer
- prostate cancer
- colorectal neoplasia
- gastrointestinal neoplasia
role in cell
- binding in
- expression in
- number
- transcription in
- growth
- phosphorylation in
- activation in
- development
- positive selection
- selection
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
- nuclear fraction
- cytosol
- nucleoplasm
- chromatin
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Elk4 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
- cell differentiation
- positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
- regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
- cytosol
- chromatin
- nucleoplasm
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- DNA binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity
- protein binding
- RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
- RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity involved in positive regulation of transcription
- chromatin binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity