Dot1l Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable several functions, including RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding activity; histone H3K79 methyltransferase activity; and transcription coactivator activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including DNA damage checkpoint signaling; regulation of receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT; and subtelomeric heterochromatin formation. Predicted to act upstream of or within with a negative effect on gene expression. Predicted to act upstream of or within positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be located in cytoplasm and nucleoplasm. Predicted to be part of protein-containing complex. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in acute biphenotypic leukemia. Orthologous to human DOT1L (DOT1 like histone lysine methyltransferase). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Dot1l
Official Name
DOT1 like histone lysine methyltransferase [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1306644]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000032546
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 362831 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000032546
Aliases DOT1 like histone lysine methyltransferase
Synonyms A630076O07, DOT1, DOT1 like histone lysine methyltransferase, KMT4, mDot1
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 Dot1l often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • SPEC
  • type III secretion apparatus protein, HrpE/YscL family
  • Flagellar FliJ protein
  • TPR/MLP1/MLP2-like protein
  • Autophagy protein 16 (ATG16)
  • transcription co-activator
  • nucleic acid binding
  • transcription factor binding
  • AdoMet_MTases
  • protein binding
  • Ciliary rootlet component, centrosome cohesion
  • protein-lysine N-methyltransferase
  • Mechanosensitive ion channel porin domain
  • flagellar export protein FliJ
  • histone methyltransferase
  • STAT_CCD
  • phosphatase
  • Leucine-rich repeats of kinetochore protein Cenp-F/LEK1
  • Growth-arrest specific micro-tubule binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Dot1l 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
  • anemia
  • breast carcinoma
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • hereditary disorder
  • osteoarthritis
  • lung adenocarcinoma
  • lung adenocarcinoma formation
  • neoplastic cell transformation
  • growth failure
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • proliferation
  • activation in
  • apoptosis
  • cell viability
  • number
  • senescence
  • activation
  • quantity
  • formation

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 membrane-bounded organelle
  • Cytoplasm
  • nucleoplasm

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Dot1l gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • DNA repair
  • DNA damage checkpoint
  • heterochromatin assembly
  • positive regulation of cell proliferation
  • regulation of JAK-STAT cascade
  • gene expression
  • regulation of transcription regulatory region DNA binding
  • telomere organization
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • methylation

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • cytoplasm
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • macromolecular complex
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • nucleic acid binding
  • DNA binding
  • protein binding
  • histone methyltransferase activity (H3-K79 specific)
  • histone methyltransferase activity

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