Predicted to enable beta-catenin binding activity; cadherin binding activity; and identical protein binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion via plasma membrane cell adhesion molecules; cell-cell adhesion mediated by cadherin; and cell-cell junction organization. Predicted to act upstream of or within glutamatergic synaptic transmission and response to cold. Predicted to be located in plasma membrane. Predicted to be part of catenin complex. Predicted to be active in several cellular components, including adherens junction; glutamatergic synapse; and synaptic cleft. Orthologous to human CDH8 (cadherin 8). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
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 Cdh8 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
Cadherin, Y-type LIR-motif
Cadherin repeat-like domain
identical protein binding
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the Cdh8 gene in rat plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
Plasma Membrane
glutaminergic synapse
cellular membrane
synaptic membrane
synapse
dendrites
axon terminals
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Cdh8 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion
regulation of synapse organization
adherens junction organization
cell-cell junction assembly
multicellular organismal development
cell morphogenesis
cell adhesion
homophilic cell adhesion
response to cold
cell-cell adhesion mediated by cadherin
cell migration
synaptic transmission, glutamatergic
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
adherens junction
synaptic cleft
catenin complex
synaptic membrane
axon terminus
plasma membrane
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
identical protein binding
calcium ion binding
cadherin binding
beta-catenin binding
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