LOC103695118 Gene Summary [Rat]
Predicted to enable several functions, including RNA polymerase II general transcription initiation factor activity; general transcription initiation factor binding activity; and protein dimerization activity. Involved in positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be located in cytosol and nucleoplasm. Predicted to be part of transcription factor TFIIA complex and transcription factor TFIID complex. Orthologous to human GTF2A2 (general transcription factor IIA subunit 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | LOC103695118 |
| Official Name | transcription initiation factor IIA subunit 2 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:9104498] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSRNOG00000056701 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | transcription initiation factor IIA subunit 2 |
| Synonyms | general transcription factor 2A subunit 2, general transcription factor II A, 2, general transcription factor IIA subunit 2, HsT18745, T18745, TF2A2, TFIIA, TFIIA-12, Tfiia2, TFIIA-gamma, TFIIAS, TFIIA-γ, TFIIG |
| 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 Loc103695118 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- transcription regulator
- Gamma subunit of transcription initiation factor IIA, N-terminal helical domain
- protein homodimerization
- transcription factor binding
- protein binding
- general RNA polymerase II transcription factor
- TATA-binding protein binding
- protein heterodimerization
- Gamma subunit of transcription initiation factor IIA, C-terminal domain
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the Loc103695118 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.
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
- cell junction
- Cytoplasm
- cytosol
- nucleoplasm
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Loc103695118 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- RNA polymerase II transcriptional preinitiation complex assembly
- positive regulation of transcription initiation from RNA polymerase II promoter
- transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
- positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
- transcription initiation from RNA polymerase II promoter
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
- transcription factor TFIID complex
- cell junction
- transcription factor TFIIA complex
- nucleoplasm
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- protein binding
- protein homodimerization activity
- protein heterodimerization activity
- general RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity
- RNA polymerase II basal transcription factor binding
- TBP-class protein binding