RNF114 Gene - Structure, Function, and Disease Associations

A comprehensive overview of the RNF114 gene, its protein product, expression patterns, and clinical significance.

Gene Information Card

Symbol RNF114
Full Name Ring Finger Protein 114
Gene Type Protein coding
Chromosomal Location 20q13.13
NCBI Gene ID 8734 ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/8734
Ensembl ID ENSG00000101442
UniProt ID Q9Y508
OMIM ID 612839
HGNC ID HGNC:17155
Aliases ZNF313, FLJ12529, RNF114

Description

RNF114 (Ring Finger Protein 114), also known as ZNF313, is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 20q13.13. It encodes a RING finger domain-containing protein that functions as an E3 ubiquitin ligase, playing roles in ubiquitination and protein degradation. RNF114 is involved in various cellular processes including DNA repair, cell cycle regulation, and immune responses. It has been associated with psoriasis susceptibility and is implicated in several cancers.

Disease Associations

Disease category Pathophysiological mechanism Genomic evidence
Psoriasis RNF114 variants are associated with increased risk of psoriasis, possibly through altered ubiquitin-mediated regulation of immune signaling. GWAS studies (e.g., Tsoi et al., 2012) identified RNF114 as a susceptibility locus.
Cancer (various) RNF114 may act as a tumor suppressor or oncogene depending on context; altered expression affects cell proliferation and apoptosis. Expression studies in breast, lung, and colorectal cancers show dysregulation; functional studies indicate roles in p53 pathway.
Atopic Dermatitis RNF114 variants have been linked to atopic dermatitis in some populations, suggesting shared immune pathways. Association studies (e.g., Weidinger et al., 2013) report significant SNPs.

Expression Profile

Tissue Expression
Tissue nTPM level
Skin 12.5 Medium
Lymph Node 8.2 Low
Spleen 7.1 Low
Testis 15.3 Medium
Brain 5.4 Low
Liver 3.2 Low
Cell Line Expression
Cell Line nTPM Notes
HeLa 18.5 Cervical cancer cell line; high expression
A549 12.3 Lung carcinoma; moderate expression
MCF7 9.8 Breast cancer; moderate expression
K562 6.4 Leukemia; low expression
HepG2 4.2 Liver cancer; low expression
Data source:Human Protein Atlas(proteinatlas.org)

Mutations & Variants

Hotspot Mutations
Variant Type Frequency Functional Description
rs1051738 SNP (intronic) ~30% in European populations Associated with psoriasis risk; may affect splicing or regulatory elements.
rs2235617 SNP (3' UTR) ~25% in Asian populations Linked to atopic dermatitis; potential miRNA binding alteration.
c.455C>T (p.Pro152Leu) Missense Rare (<1%) Reported in a psoriasis patient; functional impact unknown.
c.682A>G (p.Thr228Ala) Missense Rare (<1%) Observed in cancer samples; may affect protein stability.
Mutation functional classification

Loss of Function (LOF)

Loss-of-function mutations in RNF114 are rare; knockdown studies show impaired DNA repair and increased apoptosis, suggesting a tumor suppressor role in some contexts.

Gain of Function (GOF)

Overexpression of RNF114 has been observed in certain cancers, potentially enhancing cell proliferation and survival, indicating oncogenic properties.

Dominant Negative (DN)

No dominant-negative mutations have been characterized; however, some missense variants may interfere with substrate binding, but evidence is limited.

Gene Ontology (GO)

• Ubiquitin-protein transferase activity • Zinc ion binding
• Protein ubiquitination • DNA repair
• Cell cycle regulation • Immune response
• Cytoplasm • Nucleus

Pathways

Ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis
p53 signaling pathway
DNA damage response
Cytokine signaling in immune system

Protein Summary

The RNF114 protein is a 303-amino acid RING finger E3 ubiquitin ligase. It contains a RING finger domain and two zinc finger domains. It ubiquitinates substrates, targeting them for proteasomal degradation. RNF114 interacts with p53 and other proteins, influencing cell cycle and apoptosis. It is widely expressed, with higher levels in skin and testis. Its role in psoriasis and cancer highlights its importance in immune and proliferative pathways.

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