Fzd4 Gene Summary [Rat]

This gene is a member of the frizzled gene family. Members of this family encode seven-transmembrane domain proteins that are receptors for the Wingless type MMTV integration site family of signaling proteins. Most frizzled receptors are coupled to the beta-catenin canonical signaling pathway. This protein may play a role as a positive regulator of the Wingless type MMTV integration site signaling pathway. A transcript variant retaining intronic sequence and encoding a shorter isoform has been described, however, its expression is not supported by other experimental evidence. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Fzd4
Official Name
frizzled class receptor 4 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:71017]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000016848
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 64558 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000016848
Aliases frizzled class receptor 4
Synonyms CD344, EVR1, FEVR, frizzled class receptor 4, Fz-4, FZD4S, FzE4, GPCR, hFz4, SFZD4
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 Fzd4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • G-protein coupled receptor
  • ubiquitin protein ligase binding
  • Wnt-protein binding
  • Frizzled/Smoothened family membrane region
  • signaling receptor activity
  • cytokine binding
  • Wnt receptor
  • Fz domain
  • protein binding
  • beta-amyloid binding
  • seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily
  • CRD_domain cysteine-rich domain, also known as Fz (frizzled) domain
  • PDZ-domain binding
  • binding protein
  • protein homodimerization
  • PDZ binding motif
  • cytokine receptor
  • protein heterodimerization
  • cysteine rich domain

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • retinal dystrophy
  • exudative vitreoretinopathy type 1
  • familial exudative vitreoretinopathy
  • hearing loss
  • colon cancer
  • ataxia
  • retinopathy of prematurity
  • preeclampsia
  • digenic exudative vitreoretinopathy
  • atrophia bulborum hereditaria
regulated by
  • ADIPOQ
  • mir-1323
  • MIR19
  • LHB
  • LINC02905
  • mir-19 (includes others)
  • WNT3A
  • beta-estradiol
  • mir-154 (includes others)
  • cantharidin
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • activation in
  • proliferation
  • differentiation
  • migration
  • self-renewal capacity
  • signaling in
  • tubulation
  • morphogenesis
  • self-renewal

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • endocytic vesicle membrane
  • cilia
  • cell surface
  • cellular membrane
  • intercellular junctions
  • cell-cell contacts
  • nucleoplasm
  • synapse
  • dendrites

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Fzd4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • cell proliferation
  • retina vasculature morphogenesis in camera-type eye
  • endothelial cell differentiation
  • vasculogenesis
  • positive regulation of sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity
  • sensory perception of sound
  • response to hypoxia
  • regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor signaling pathway
  • angiogenesis
  • negative regulation of cell-substrate adhesion
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
  • substrate adhesion-dependent cell spreading
  • Wnt receptor signaling pathway
  • canonical Wnt receptor signaling pathway
  • positive regulation of dendrite morphogenesis
  • progesterone secretion
  • cerebellum vasculature morphogenesis
  • G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • neuron differentiation
  • Wnt receptor signaling pathway, calcium modulating pathway
  • establishment of blood-brain barrier
  • retinal blood vessel morphogenesis
  • locomotion involved in locomotory behavior
  • cellular response to retinoic acid
  • extracellular matrix-cell signaling
  • non-canonical Wnt receptor signaling pathway
  • positive regulation of cell migration

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • dendrite
  • cell-cell junction
  • clathrin-coated endocytic vesicle membrane
  • plasma membrane
  • cell surface

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • Wnt-activated receptor activity
  • protein homodimerization activity
  • signaling receptor activity
  • cytokine receptor activity
  • beta-amyloid binding
  • G-protein coupled receptor activity
  • ubiquitin protein ligase binding
  • protein binding
  • protein heterodimerization activity
  • PDZ domain binding
  • Wnt-protein binding
  • cytokine binding

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