Gfra4 Gene Summary [Rat]

Enables glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor receptor activity. Predicted to be involved in glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor receptor signaling pathway and nervous system development. Predicted to act upstream of or within negative regulation of ossification. Located in extracellular space. Orthologous to human GFRA4 (GDNF family receptor alpha 4). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Gfra4
Official Name
GDNF family receptor alpha 4 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:620503]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000021241
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 66023 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000021241
Aliases GDNF family receptor alpha 4
Synonyms G630015H18RIK, GDNF family receptor alpha 4, GDNF family receptor α 4, glial cell line derived neurotrophic factor family receptor alpha 4, glial cell line derived neurotrophic factor family receptor α 4
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 Gfra4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor receptor
  • transmembrane receptor
  • GDNF/GAS1 domain
  • coreceptor

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Gfra4 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
regulated by
regulates
  • AKT
  • PI3K (complex)
  • RET
role in cell
  • differentiation
  • survival
  • activation in
  • ossification by

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
  • cell surface
  • Extracellular Space
  • cellular membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Gfra4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor receptor signaling pathway
  • ossification
  • nervous system development
  • negative regulation of ossification

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • external side of plasma membrane
  • receptor complex
  • extracellular region
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor receptor activity