Taf4 Gene Summary [Rat]

Predicted to enable DNA binding activity and aryl hydrocarbon receptor binding activity. Predicted to contribute to RNA polymerase II general transcription initiation factor activity and core promoter sequence-specific DNA binding 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 act upstream of or within DNA-templated transcription and ovarian follicle development. Predicted to be located in chromatin; cytosol; and nucleus. Predicted to be part of MLL1 complex; transcription factor TFIID complex; and transcription factor TFTC complex. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in autosomal dominant intellectual developmental disorder 73. Orthologous to human TAF4 (TATA-box binding protein associated factor 4). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Taf4
Official Name
TATA-box binding protein associated factor 4 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1588072]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000054497
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 682097 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000054497
Aliases TATA-box binding protein associated factor 4
Synonyms MRD73, TAF130, TAF2C, TAF2C1, TAF4A, TAF(II)130, TAFII-130, TAF(II)135, TAFII-135, TATA-box binding protein associated factor 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 Taf4 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
  • Transcription initiation factor TFIID component TAF4 family
  • transcription regulator
  • nucleic acid binding
  • central domain
  • protein binding
  • general RNA polymerase II transcription factor
  • glutamine-rich domain
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • DNA binding
  • histone fold domain (HFD) superfamily
  • NHR1 homology to TAF
  • aryl hydrocarbon receptor binding
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • TAF homology
  • CREB binding domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Taf4 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
  • epithelial neoplasia
  • cancer
  • neurodevelopmental disorder
  • hereditary disorder
  • melanoma cancer
  • major depression
  • autosomal dominant intellectual developmental disorder type 73
  • open-angle glaucoma
  • benign neoplasia
  • single major depressive episode
regulated by
  • HTT
  • dexamethasone
  • 3T3-L1 cells
  • adipocytes
  • TAF4
  • Human herpesvirus 1 strain KOS
  • SP1
  • ELOA
  • garcinol
  • FKBP5
role in cell
  • cell death
  • apoptosis
  • expression in
  • proliferation
  • activation in
  • morphology
  • induction in
  • accumulation in
  • growth
  • transactivation 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
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Taf4 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
  • RNA polymerase II transcriptional preinitiation complex assembly
  • positive regulation of transcription initiation from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • regulation of DNA repair
  • transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • transcription initiation, DNA-dependent
  • transcription initiation from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • ovarian follicle development
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • transcription factor TFIID complex
  • transcription factor TFTC complex
  • cytosol
  • macromolecular complex
  • chromatin
  • male germ cell nucleus
  • MLL1 complex
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • core promoter sequence-specific DNA binding
  • DNA binding
  • protein binding
  • aryl hydrocarbon receptor binding
  • protein heterodimerization activity
  • general RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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