Tesmin Gene Summary [Rat]
Predicted to be involved in male meiotic nuclear division; regulation of DNA-templated transcription; and spermatogenesis. Predicted to be located in cytoplasm and male germ cell nucleus. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Orthologous to human TESMIN (testis expressed metallothionein like protein). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Tesmin |
| Official Name | testis expressed metallothionein like protein [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1309788] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSRNOG00000014671 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | testis expressed metallothionein like protein |
| Synonyms | CXCDC2, MTL5, MTLT, testis expressed metallothionein like, testis expressed metallothionein like protein |
| 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 Tesmin 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 binding
- Tesmin/TSO1-like CXC domain, cysteine-rich domain
- DNA-binding cysteine-rich domain of male-specific lethal 2 and related proteins
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.
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Tesmin gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- spermatogenesis
- male meiosis
- cell differentiation
- response to metal ion
- regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
- cellular cation homeostasis
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
- cytoplasm
- male germ cell nucleus
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- metal ion binding