Tlr8 Gene Summary [Rat]
Predicted to enable several functions, including RNA binding activity; identical protein binding activity; and pattern recognition receptor activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including cellular response to mechanical stimulus; pattern recognition receptor signaling pathway; and positive regulation of cytokine production. Predicted to act upstream of or within regulation of protein phosphorylation. Predicted to be located in external side of plasma membrane. Predicted to be active in plasma membrane. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in immunodeficiency 98. Orthologous to human TLR8 (toll like receptor 8). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Tlr8 |
| Official Name | toll-like receptor 8 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1590327] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSRNOG00000045992 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | toll-like receptor 8 |
| Synonyms | CD288, hTLR8, IMD98, toll-like receptor 8 |
| Species | Rat, Rattus norvegicus |
| Orthologies |
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 Tlr8 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
- Box motif
- protein phosphatase 1 regulatory subunit 42
- ectodomain
- SEFIR domain
- Leucine rich repeat
- Leucine rich repeat C-terminal domain
- protein binding
- TIR domain
- identical protein binding
- single-stranded RNA binding
- DNA binding
- RNA binding
- transmembrane domain
- double-stranded RNA binding
- intracellular domain
- transmembrane receptor
- cysteine rich domain
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the Tlr8 gene in rat plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.
- Altered T Cell and B Cell Signaling in Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Colorectal Cancer Metastasis Signaling
- Communication between Innate and Adaptive Immune Cells
- Neuroinflammation Signaling Pathway
- NF-κB Signaling
- Phagosome Formation
- Role of Macrophages, Fibroblasts and Endothelial Cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Role of Pattern Recognition Receptors in Recognition of Bacteria and Viruses
- Toll-like Receptor Signaling
- TREM1 Signaling
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
- neoplasia
- autoimmune disease
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- diabetes mellitus
- infection
- rheumatoid arthritis
- chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- neonatal late-onset sepsis
- perianal wart
- actinic keratosis
role in cell
- expression in
- phosphorylation in
- activation in
- replication in
- recruitment in
- binding in
- production in
- transcription in
- activation
- maturation
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 compartment
- Cytoplasm
- cell surface
- intracellular space
- membrane surface
- cellular membrane
- endosomes
- lysosome
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- cytosol
- endoplasmic reticulum membrane
- plasma membrane extracellular face
- Golgi membrane
- lysosome membrane
- endosomal compartment
- endosomal membrane
- late endosomes
- endolysosomes
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Tlr8 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- positive regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade
- response to virus
- I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade
- toll-like receptor signaling pathway
- positive regulation of interferon-alpha production
- inflammatory response
- cellular response to mechanical stimulus
- positive regulation of interleukin-8 production
- positive regulation of innate immune response
- regulation of protein phosphorylation
- positive regulation of interferon-beta production
- innate immune response
- immunoglobulin mediated immune response
- positive regulation of interferon-gamma production
- defense response to virus
- toll-like receptor 8 signaling pathway
- negative regulation of interleukin-12 production
- positive regulation of interleukin-6 production
- positive regulation of interleukin-1 beta production
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- endoplasmic reticulum membrane
- endolysosome membrane
- external side of plasma membrane
- endosome membrane
- Golgi membrane
- plasma membrane
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- DNA binding
- RNA binding
- double-stranded RNA binding
- signaling receptor activity
- single-stranded RNA binding