Taf12 Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable several functions, including DNA-binding transcription factor binding activity; TBP-class protein binding activity; and transcription coactivator activity. Predicted to contribute to RNA polymerase II general transcription initiation factor activity. Predicted to be involved in RNA polymerase II preinitiation complex assembly; mRNA transcription by RNA polymerase II; and positive regulation of transcription initiation by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be part of SAGA complex; transcription factor TFIID complex; and transcription factor TFTC complex. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Orthologous to human TAF12 (TATA-box binding protein associated factor 12). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Taf12
Official Name
TATA-box binding protein associated factor 12 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1592841]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000048288
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 682902 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000048288
Aliases TATA-box binding protein associated factor 12
Synonyms 2810422D08Rik, TAF2J, TAFII20, TATA-box binding protein associated factor 12
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 Taf12 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • histone-fold domain
  • histone fold domain (HFD) superfamily
  • transcription regulator
  • transcription co-activator
  • transcription factor binding
  • protein binding
  • general RNA polymerase II transcription factor
  • DNA binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Taf12 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
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • chromosomal instability
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • checkpoint recovery in
  • transactivation in
  • mitotic entry 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
  • nuclear fraction
  • Cytoplasm
  • nucleoplasm

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Taf12 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • mRNA transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • positive regulation of transcription initiation from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • regulation of DNA repair
  • transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • transcription initiation, DNA-dependent
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • transcription initiation from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • RNA polymerase II transcriptional preinitiation complex assembly
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • regulation of RNA splicing

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • transcription factor TFIID complex
  • transcription factor TFTC complex
  • SAGA complex
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • DNA binding
  • protein binding
  • transcription coactivator activity
  • protein heterodimerization activity
  • general RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity
  • TBP-class protein binding

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