Ferd3l Gene Summary [Rat]
Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in developmental process and negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to act upstream of or within several processes, including floor plate development; regulation of dopaminergic neuron differentiation; and regulation of neurogenesis. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Orthologous to human FERD3L (Fer3 like bHLH transcription factor). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Ferd3l |
| Official Name | Fer3-like bHLH transcription factor [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1311812] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSRNOG00000011091 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | Fer3-like bHLH transcription factor |
| Synonyms | bHLHa31, fer3, Fer3-like bHLH transcription factor, Mnato3, Nato, NATO3, N-TWIST, PTFB |
| 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 Ferd3l often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
- transcription regulator
- RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional repressor activity
- nucleic acid binding
- double-stranded DNA binding
- basic Helix Loop Helix (bHLH) domain superfamily
- helix loop helix domain
- protein binding
- Helix-loop-helix DNA-binding domain
- sequence-specific DNA binding
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
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
- chromatin
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Ferd3l 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
- negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
- cell development
- developmental process
- floor plate development
- regulation of neurogenesis
- regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
- chromatin
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- protein binding
- RNA polymerase II regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
- protein dimerization activity
- RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity involved in negative regulation of transcription
- sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity