Tpx2 Gene Summary [Rat]
Predicted to enable importin-alpha family protein binding activity; molecular adaptor activity; and protein kinase binding activity. Predicted to be involved in activation of protein kinase activity; microtubule cytoskeleton organization; and regulation of microtubule cytoskeleton organization. Predicted to be located in several cellular components, including axon hillock; intercellular bridge; and spindle. Predicted to be active in spindle. Orthologous to human TPX2 (TPX2 microtubule nucleation factor). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Tpx2 |
| Official Name | TPX2, microtubule nucleation factor [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1311894] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSRNOG00000008165 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | TPX2, microtubule nucleation factor |
| Synonyms | 2610005B21Rik, C20orf1, C20orf2, DIL-2, FLS353, GD:C20orf1, HCA519, HCTP4, p100, REPP86, RESTRICTED EXPRESSED PROLIFERATION ASSOCIATED protein 100, TPX2, microtubule-associated, TPX2 microtubule nucleation factor, TPX2, microtubule nucleation factor |
| 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 Tpx2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- protein kinase activator
- destruction box
- protein kinase binding
- Targeting protein for Xklp2 (TPX2) domain
- coiled-coil domain
- Cell cycle regulated microtubule associated protein
- protein binding
- Aurora-A binding
- zDHHC ankyrin repeat binding domain
- KEN box
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
- small cell lung cancer
- hepatocellular carcinoma
- abdominal cancer
- epithelial cancer
- cancer
- epithelial neoplasia
- neoplasia
- liver cancer
- non-small cell lung cancer
- hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma
role in cell
- expression in
- apoptosis
- function in
- proliferation
- accumulation in
- migration
- cell viability
- function
- quantity
- growth
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
- microtubule aster fraction
- microtubule cytoskeleton
- spindle apparatus
- centrosome
- microtubules
- midbody
- cytoplasmic bridges
- asters
- cytosol
- nucleoplasm
- spindle pole
- spindle fibers
- axon hillock
- central spindle
- mitotic spindle
- chromosomal arms
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Tpx2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- cell division
- apoptotic process
- microtubule nucleation
- negative regulation of microtubule depolymerization
- activation of protein kinase activity
- regulation of mitotic spindle organization
- mitotic cell cycle
- spindle assembly involved in mitosis
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
- intercellular bridge
- microtubule cytoskeleton
- mitotic spindle
- spindle pole
- spindle
- cytosol
- axon hillock
- nucleoplasm
- microtubule
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- protein kinase binding
- protein binding
- binding, bridging