This gene encodes a small, monomeric, predominantly unstructured protein that functions as a positive regulator of the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway. This protein interacts with a repressor of beta-catenin mediated transcription at nuclear speckles. It is thought to competitively block interactions of the repressor with beta-catenin, resulting in up-regulation of beta-catenin target genes. The encoded protein may also play a role in the NF-kappaB and ERK1/2 signaling pathways. Expression of this gene may play a role in the proliferation of several types of cancer including thyroid cancer, breast cancer and hematological malignancies.
Immunogen Information
Immunogen
Fusion protein of human C8orf4
Swissprot
Q9NR00
Synonyms
C8orf4CH004Chromosome 8 open reading frame 4Human thyroid cancer 1MGC22806TC-1TC1Thyroid cancer protein 1Uncharacterized protein C8orf4