Usp4 Gene Summary [Rat]
Predicted to enable adenosine receptor binding activity; cysteine-type deubiquitinase activity; and identical protein binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including positive regulation of TORC1 signaling; protein localization to cell surface; and spliceosomal tri-snRNP complex assembly. Predicted to be located in cytoplasm. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Orthologous to human USP4 (ubiquitin specific peptidase 4). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Usp4 |
| Official Name | ubiquitin specific peptidase 4 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:1587387] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSRNOG00000054863 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | ubiquitin specific peptidase 4 |
| Synonyms | F730026I20Rik, LOC107986084, mKIAA4155, ubiquitin specific peptidase 4, ubiquitin specific peptidase 4 (proto-oncogene), UNP, Unph |
| 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 Usp4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- ubiquitin thiolesterase
- catalytic domain
- peptidase
- nuclear localization sequence
- G-protein-coupled receptor binding
- ubiquitin-specific protease
- DUSP domain
- LXCXE binding site
- protein binding
- ubiquitin-like domain
- identical protein binding
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the Usp4 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
- opioid-related disorder
- neoplasia
- organismal death
- cannabis dependence
- major depression
- dilated cardiomyopathy
- metastasis
- pervasive developmental disorder
- esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
- esophageal squamous cell cancer
role in cell
- number
- proliferation
- production in
- binding in
- invasion by
- expression in
- tyrosine phosphorylation in
- activation in
- cell viability
- migration
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
- Cytoplasm
- Plasma Membrane
- lysosome
- cytosol
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Usp4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- protein deubiquitination
- protein localization at cell surface
- regulation of protein stability
- proteolysis
- negative regulation of protein ubiquitination
- assembly of spliceosomal tri-snRNP
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
- cytoplasm
- cytosol
- plasma membrane
- lysosome
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- ubiquitin-specific protease activity
- identical protein binding
- protein binding
- metal ion binding
- adenosine receptor binding