Ackr3 Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable chemokine binding activity; chemokine receptor activity; and scavenger receptor activity. Involved in positive regulation of mesenchymal stem cell migration. Predicted to be located in several cellular components, including cell surface; clathrin-coated pit; and endosome. Predicted to be active in external side of plasma membrane. Orthologous to human ACKR3 (atypical chemokine receptor 3). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Ackr3
Official Name
atypical chemokine receptor 3 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:620601]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000019622
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 84348 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000019622
Aliases atypical chemokine receptor 3
Synonyms atypical chemokine receptor 3, CMKOR1, CXC-R7, GPR159, LOC105373991, RDC-1
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 Ackr3 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
  • C-X-C chemokine binding
  • C-X-C chemokine receptor
  • Cholecystokinin A receptor, N-terminal
  • scavenger receptor
  • 7 transmembrane receptor (rhodopsin family)
  • protein binding
  • seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Ackr3 gene in rat plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • neoplasia
  • metastasis
  • advanced cancer
  • cancer
  • colorectal cancer
  • plexiform neurofibroma
  • osteoarthritis
  • oculomotor-abducens synkinesis
  • pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
  • pancreatic epithelial cancer
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • apoptosis
  • activation in
  • expression in
  • migration
  • growth
  • phosphorylation in
  • activity
  • invasion by
  • invasion

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
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell surface
  • cell periphery
  • intracellular space
  • cellular membrane
  • endosomes
  • clathrin-coated pits

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Ackr3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of cell proliferation
  • oculomotor nerve development
  • cell adhesion
  • vasculogenesis
  • cell chemotaxis
  • elevation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration
  • immune response
  • angiogenesis
  • chemokine-mediated signaling pathway
  • positive regulation of ERK1 and ERK2 cascade
  • calcium-mediated signaling
  • receptor internalization

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • early endosome
  • endosome
  • coated pit
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • external side of plasma membrane
  • recycling endosome
  • plasma membrane
  • cell surface

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • C-C chemokine binding
  • coreceptor activity
  • C-X-C chemokine binding
  • protein binding
  • C-C chemokine receptor activity
  • scavenger receptor activity
  • C-X-C chemokine receptor activity

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