Vps18 Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable several functions, including actin binding activity; syntaxin binding activity; and ubiquitin protein ligase activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including endosome to lysosome transport; negative regulation of intracellular estrogen receptor signaling pathway; and vesicle docking involved in exocytosis. Predicted to act upstream of or within symbiont entry into host cell. Is active in presynapse. Orthologous to human VPS18 (VPS18 core subunit of CORVET and HOPS complexes). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Vps18
Official Name
VPS18 core subunit of CORVET and HOPS complexes [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1311556]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000013689
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 296083 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000013689
Aliases VPS18 core subunit of CORVET and HOPS complexes
Synonyms 9930024E13RIK, mVps18, PEP3, VPS18 core subunit of CORVET and HOPS complexes, VPS18 CORVET/HOPS core subunit, VPS18 isoform 1
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 Vps18 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • ubiquitin protein ligase activity
  • actin binding
  • RING finger (Really Interesting New Gene) domain and U-box domain superfamily
  • coiled-coil domain
  • Region in Clathrin and VPS
  • protein binding
  • Pep3/Vps18/deep orange family
  • Clathrin heavy chain repeat homology
  • Zinc finger, C3HC4 type (RING finger)
  • syntaxin binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Vps18 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
  • neurodegeneration
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • migration
  • entrance
  • organization
  • ipatasertib sensitivity
  • dipeptide repeat protein sensitivity
  • palbociclib resistance
  • degradation in
  • production in
  • upregulation in
  • S phase

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Cytoplasm
  • membrane fraction
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • presynaptic regions
  • cell periphery
  • cellular membrane
  • endosomes
  • vesicles
  • lysosome
  • actin filaments
  • cytosol
  • lysosome membrane
  • endosomal membrane
  • early endosomes
  • late endosomes
  • cytosolic fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Vps18 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • viral entry into host cell
  • lysosome organization
  • regulation of SNARE complex assembly
  • endosome organization
  • endosome to lysosome transport
  • intracellular protein transport
  • organelle fusion
  • autophagy
  • vesicle docking involved in exocytosis
  • regulation of synaptic vesicle exocytosis
  • negative regulation of intracellular estrogen receptor signaling pathway
  • endosomal vesicle fusion
  • protein ubiquitination

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • CORVET complex
  • late endosome
  • actin filament
  • lysosomal membrane
  • autophagic vacuole
  • lysosome
  • late endosome membrane
  • early endosome
  • endosome
  • endosome membrane
  • AP-3 adaptor complex
  • clathrin-coated vesicle
  • HOPS complex

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • actin binding
  • syntaxin binding
  • metal ion binding
  • protein binding, bridging

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