Gnat1 Gene Summary [Rat]

Enables GTP binding activity. Involved in several processes, including G protein-coupled opsin signaling pathway; detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste; and positive regulation of cyclic-nucleotide phosphodiesterase activity. Located in several cellular components, including apical plasma membrane; photoreceptor inner segment; and photoreceptor outer segment. Part of heterotrimeric G-protein complex. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in congenital stationary night blindness 1G; congenital stationary night blindness autosomal dominant 3; and night blindness. Orthologous to human GNAT1 (G protein subunit alpha transducin 1). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Gnat1
Official Name
G protein subunit alpha transducin 1 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1304683]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000017589
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 363143 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000017589
Aliases G protein subunit alpha transducin 1
Synonyms CSNB1G, CSNBAD3, G alpha t1, GBT1, GNATR, G protein subunit alpha transducin 1, G protein subunit α transducin 1, G α t1, HG1F, Ird1, Ird2, irdc, irdr, Rod Transducin, Rod Transducin alpha, Rod Transducin α, Tralpha, transducin
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 Gnat1 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 alpha subunit
  • palmitoylation site
  • protein kinase binding
  • alpha helix
  • GTPase
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • taste receptor binding domain
  • GTP binding
  • acyl binding
  • binding protein
  • GDP binding
  • G-protein alpha subunit
  • P-loop containing Nucleoside Triphosphate Hydrolases

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • spinocerebellar ataxia type 7
  • congenital stationary night blindness type 1G
  • cancer
  • retinal dystrophy
  • autosomal dominant congenital stationary night blindness 3
  • congenital stationary night blindness type 1C
  • cannabis dependence
  • retinitis pigmentosa
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • differentiation
  • quantity
  • proliferation
  • apoptosis
  • response by
  • development
  • function
  • degeneration
  • elongation
  • desensitization

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
  • cellular membrane
  • cytosol
  • connecting cilia
  • apical membrane
  • photoreceptor outer segments
  • photoreceptor inner segments
  • perikaryon

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Gnat1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • cell proliferation
  • retinal rod cell differentiation
  • detection of light stimulus involved in visual perception
  • dopamine secretion
  • sensory perception of umami taste
  • signal transduction
  • eye photoreceptor cell development
  • detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste
  • adenylate cyclase-modulating G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • response to organic cyclic compound
  • visual perception
  • response to light stimulus
  • visual behavior
  • regulation of rhodopsin mediated signaling pathway
  • phototransduction, visible light
  • negative regulation of cyclic-nucleotide phosphodiesterase activity
  • retinal cone cell differentiation
  • cellular response to electrical stimulus
  • rhodopsin mediated signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • photoreceptor connecting cilium
  • heterotrimeric G-protein complex
  • cytoplasm
  • membrane
  • cytosol
  • neuronal cell body
  • photoreceptor inner segment
  • apical plasma membrane
  • photoreceptor outer segment membrane
  • plasma membrane
  • photoreceptor outer segment

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • GTP binding
  • protein kinase binding
  • G-protein coupled receptor binding
  • metal ion binding
  • GTPase activity
  • GDP binding
  • G-protein beta/gamma-subunit complex binding
  • acyl binding

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