C9orf40 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 40)
A poorly characterized protein-coding gene with potential roles in cellular processes, currently under investigation for disease associations.
Gene Information Card
| Symbol | C9orf40 |
|---|---|
| Full Name | chromosome 9 open reading frame 40 |
| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Chromosomal Location | 9q34.3 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 55082 ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/55082 |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000107104 |
| UniProt ID | Q8N4P3 |
| OMIM ID | Not available |
| HGNC ID | HGNC:26249 |
| Aliases | FLJ13154, MGC117215 |
Description
C9orf40 is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 9 at q34.3. The gene spans approximately 10 kb and contains multiple exons. The encoded protein is predicted to be localized to the nucleus and may be involved in transcriptional regulation or chromatin remodeling, though its exact function remains largely uncharacterized. Expression data suggest broad but low-level expression across various tissues. No disease associations have been firmly established to date, but ongoing research may reveal roles in cancer or other conditions.
Disease Associations
| Disease category | Pathophysiological mechanism | Genomic evidence |
|---|---|---|
| No confirmed disease associations | Not established | No curated evidence from ClinVar or OMIM |
Expression Profile
Tissue Expression
| Tissue | nTPM | level |
|---|---|---|
| Testis | 5.2 | Low |
| Thyroid | 4.8 | Low |
| Adrenal gland | 4.5 | Low |
| Brain | 3.9 | Low |
| Liver | 3.1 | Low |
Cell Line Expression
| Cell Line | nTPM | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| K-562 | 6.0 | Chronic myelogenous leukemia cell line |
| HeLa | 5.5 | Cervical adenocarcinoma cell line |
| A549 | 4.2 | Lung carcinoma cell line |
| MCF7 | 3.8 | Breast adenocarcinoma cell line |
Data source:Human Protein Atlas(proteinatlas.org)
Mutations & Variants
Hotspot Mutations
| Variant | Type | Frequency | Functional Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| No curated variants | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Mutation functional classification
Loss of Function (LOF)
No data available
Gain of Function (GOF)
No data available
Dominant Negative (DN)
No data available
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Gene Ontology (GO)
| • Molecular function: Not characterized | • Biological process: Not characterized |
| • Cellular component: Nucleus (predicted) |
Protein Summary
The C9orf40 protein is predicted to be a nuclear protein of unknown function. It contains no known functional domains, and its structure has not been experimentally determined. Sequence analysis suggests it may be involved in protein-protein interactions, but no binding partners have been confirmed. Further studies are needed to elucidate its biological role.
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| Product name | Cat.No. | Species | Gene ID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9orf40 Knockout HEK293 Cell Line | EDJ-KQ12642 | Human | 55071 | Details Get a Quote |
| C9orf40 Knockout A-549 Cell Line | EDJ-KQ41715 | Human | 55071 | Details Get a Quote |
| C9orf40 Knockout HCT 116 Cell Line | EDJ-KQ41716 | Human | 55071 | Details Get a Quote |
| C9orf40 Knockout HeLa Cell Line | EDJ-KQ41717 | Human | 55071 | Details Get a Quote |