Faf1 Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable several functions, including NF-kappaB binding activity; enzyme binding activity; and ubiquitin binding activity. Predicted to be involved in ERAD pathway; positive regulation of macromolecule metabolic process; and positive regulation of protein-containing complex assembly. Predicted to act upstream of or within positive regulation of extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway via death domain receptors and regulation of cell adhesion. Predicted to be located in several cellular components, including nucleus; ooplasm; and perinuclear region of cytoplasm. Predicted to be part of VCP-NPL4-UFD1 AAA ATPase complex. Predicted to be active in endoplasmic reticulum and nucleus. Orthologous to human FAF1 (Fas associated factor 1). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Faf1
Official Name
Fas associated factor 1 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:70987]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000008523
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 140657 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000008523
Aliases Fas associated factor 1
Synonyms CGI-03, Dffrx, FAF, Fam, Fas-associated factor 1, hFAF1, HFAF1s, LOC112268262, UBXD12, UBXN3A
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 Faf1 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • UBA domain-like superfamily
  • ubiquitin protein ligase binding
  • protein kinase binding
  • death effector domain-interacting domain
  • Fas death domain-binding domain
  • NF-kappaB binding
  • heat shock protein binding
  • coiled-coil domain
  • protein domain specific binding
  • ubiquitin binding
  • protein binding
  • ubiquitin-like domain
  • Vacuolar (H+)-ATPase G subunit
  • Ubl1_cv_Nsp3_N-like
  • Protein Disulfide Oxidoreductases and Other Proteins with a Thioredoxin fold
  • Fas binding domain

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • metastasis
  • headache
  • alopecia
  • androgenic alopecia
  • plasma cell myeloma
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • ischemic stroke
  • ventricular extrasystole
  • diabetes mellitus
regulated by
  • IL1B
  • mir-146 (includes others)
  • HOXA10
  • WWP2
  • IFI16
  • oleic acid
  • HeLa cells
  • CK2
  • VHL
  • lipopolysaccharide
regulates
role in cell
  • migration
  • degradation in
  • apoptosis
  • cell death
  • differentiation
  • expression in
  • accumulation in
  • binding in
  • mistargeting
  • formation

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
  • perinuclear region
  • Plasma Membrane
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • nuclear envelope
  • synaptosomes
  • perikaryon

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Faf1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process
  • cytoplasmic sequestering of NF-kappaB
  • apoptotic process
  • positive regulation of apoptotic process
  • regulation of protein catabolic process
  • positive regulation of protein catabolic process
  • positive regulation of DNA replication
  • regulation of cell adhesion
  • positive regulation of protein complex assembly

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nuclear envelope
  • nucleus
  • perinuclear region of cytoplasm
  • Cdc48p-Npl4p-Ufd1p AAA ATPase complex
  • cytosol
  • endoplasmic reticulum
  • CD95 death-inducing signaling complex
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • NF-kappaB binding
  • heat shock protein binding
  • protein kinase binding
  • protein domain specific binding
  • protein binding
  • ubiquitin protein ligase binding
  • ubiquitin binding
  • protein kinase regulator activity

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