Catsper4 Gene Summary [Rat]
Predicted to enable voltage-gated calcium channel activity. Predicted to be involved in flagellated sperm motility; sodium ion transport; and sperm capacitation. Predicted to act upstream of or within establishment of localization in cell. Predicted to be part of CatSper complex. Predicted to be active in acrosomal vesicle and sperm principal piece. Orthologous to human CATSPER4 (cation channel sperm associated 4). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Catsper4 |
| Official Name | cation channel, sperm associated 4 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1565213] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSRNOG00000016312 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | cation channel, sperm associated 4 |
| Synonyms | 4933412L05, cation channel sperm associated 4, cation channel, sperm associated 4, LOC683612, RGD1565213 |
| 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 Catsper4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- voltage-gated calcium channel
- Ion transport protein
- protein binding
- Polycystin cation channel
- transporter
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the Catsper4 gene in rat plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.
- Androgen Signaling
- Calcium Signaling
- CCR5 Signaling in Macrophages
- Circadian Rhythm Signaling
- Corticotropin Releasing Hormone Signaling
- CREB Signaling in Neurons
- FcγRIIB Signaling in B Lymphocytes
- G Beta Gamma Signaling
- GABA Receptor Signaling
- GNRH Signaling
- GPCR-Mediated Nutrient Sensing in Enteroendocrine Cells
- Gustation Pathway
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction
- Netrin Signaling
- nNOS Signaling in Skeletal Muscle Cells
- Opioid Signaling Pathway
- PKCθ Signaling in T Lymphocytes
- Role of NFAT in Cardiac Hypertrophy
- Type II Diabetes Mellitus Signaling
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
- Plasma Membrane
- acrosome
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Catsper4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- sodium ion transport
- sperm motility
- sperm capacitation
- calcium ion transmembrane transport
- establishment of localization in cell
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- acrosomal vesicle
- sperm principal piece
- plasma membrane
- CatSper complex
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- calcium activated cation channel activity
- protein binding
- voltage-gated calcium channel activity