Il13ra2 Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable cytokine binding activity and cytokine receptor activity. Involved in cellular response to mechanical stimulus. Predicted to be part of receptor complex. Predicted to be active in external side of plasma membrane. Used to study steatotic liver disease. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in breast cancer and pancreatic cancer. Orthologous to human IL13RA2 (interleukin 13 receptor subunit alpha 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Il13ra2
Official Name
interleukin 13 receptor subunit alpha 2 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:620838]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000032973
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 171060 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000032973
Aliases interleukin 13 receptor subunit alpha 2
Synonyms CD213A2, CT19, IL13BP, IL-13R, IL-13R-alpha-2, IL-13R-α-2, interleukin 13 receptor, alpha 2, interleukin 13 receptor subunit alpha 2, interleukin 13 receptor subunit α 2, interleukin 13 receptor, α 2, LOC100361488
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 Il13ra2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • extracellular domain
  • FN3
  • transmembrane domain
  • extracellular ligand binding domain
  • intracellular domain
  • protein binding
  • cytokine receptor
  • transmembrane receptor

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Il13ra2 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
  • diarrhea
  • colorectal cancer
  • glioblastoma
  • colitis
  • irritation
  • airway hyperresponsiveness
  • fibrosis
  • cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
  • T-cell non-Hodgkin disease
  • mature T-cell neoplasia
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • expression in
  • differentiation
  • growth
  • phosphorylation in
  • number
  • migration
  • function
  • invasion by
  • abnormality

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
  • intracellular space
  • cellular membrane
  • plasma

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Il13ra2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
  • negative regulation of immunoglobulin production
  • immunoglobulin mediated immune response
  • negative regulation of mast cell degranulation

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • cytokine binding
  • cytokine receptor activity

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