Lcn8 Gene Summary [Rat]
Predicted to enable small molecule binding activity. Predicted to act upstream of or within response to hormone. Predicted to be located in extracellular region. Orthologous to human LCN8 (lipocalin 8). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Lcn8 |
| Official Name | lipocalin 8 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1306747] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSRNOG00000017161 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | lipocalin 8 |
| Synonyms | 9230106L18Rik, EP17, LCN5, lipocalin 8, LOC138307, mEP17, RGD1306747 |
| 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 Lcn8 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- lipocalin/cytosolic fatty acid-binding protein family
- Lipocalin / cytosolic fatty-acid binding protein family
- transporter
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the Lcn8 gene in rat plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Extracellular Space
- apical cell surfaces
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Lcn8 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- response to hormone stimulus
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- extracellular region
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- small molecule binding