Rorc Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable several functions, including DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; oxysterol binding activity; and transcription coactivator binding activity. Involved in circadian rhythm. Predicted to be located in external side of plasma membrane and nuclear body. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in immunodeficiency 42. Orthologous to human RORC (RAR related orphan receptor C). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Rorc
Official Name
RAR-related orphan receptor C [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1595785]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000020836
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 368158 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000020836
Aliases RAR-related orphan receptor C
Synonyms IMD42, NR1F3, RAR-related orphan receptor C, RAR-related orphan receptor gamma, RAR-related orphan receptor γ, RORC2, RORG, ROR gamma, RORgammat, ROR γ, RZRG, RZR-GAMMA, RZR-γ, Thor, TOR
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 Rorc often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • oxysterol binding
  • transcription regulator
  • DNA binding domain
  • nucleic acid binding
  • DNA-binding domain of nuclear receptors is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers
  • transcription factor binding
  • AF-2 transcription activation domain
  • transcription modulation domain
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • nuclear receptor ligand binding domain
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional repressor activity
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • ligand-binding domain
  • ligand-dependent nuclear receptor
  • Ligand-binding domain of nuclear hormone receptor
  • transcription factor activity

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Rorc 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.
binds
disease
  • metastasis
  • epithelial neoplasia
  • neoplasia
  • cancer
  • liver cancer
  • digestive system cancer
  • abdominal cancer
  • epithelial cancer
  • uterine leiomyoma
  • insomnia
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • proliferation
  • cellular infiltration by
  • apoptosis
  • number
  • quantity
  • accumulation
  • migration
  • upregulation in
  • binding in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Nucleus
  • intracellular space
  • plasma membrane extracellular face
  • nucleoplasm
  • nuclear bodies
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • regulation of fat cell differentiation
  • positive regulation of circadian rhythm
  • adipose tissue development
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • circadian regulation of gene expression
  • regulation of glucose metabolic process
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • xenobiotic metabolic process
  • T-helper 17 cell differentiation
  • regulation of steroid metabolic process
  • intracellular receptor mediated signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • nuclear body
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity
  • zinc ion binding
  • protein binding
  • ligand-activated sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity
  • oxysterol binding
  • RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity involved in negative regulation of transcription
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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