SH3BP2 (SH3 Domain Binding Protein 2)

A key regulator of bone homeostasis and inflammation, implicated in cherubism and other skeletal disorders.

Gene Information Card

Symbol SH3BP2
Full Name SH3 domain binding protein 2
Gene Type protein coding
Chromosomal Location 4p16.3
NCBI Gene ID 6452 ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/6452
Ensembl ID ENSG00000087266
UniProt ID Q9Y2M0
OMIM ID 602104
HGNC ID 10825
Aliases CRBM, 3BP-2, FLJ42079, MGC133155

Description

The SH3BP2 gene encodes the SH3 domain-binding protein 2, a cytoplasmic adaptor protein involved in intracellular signaling pathways. It plays a critical role in bone homeostasis by regulating osteoclast differentiation and function. Mutations in SH3BP2 are the primary cause of cherubism, a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by bilateral bone resorption and fibrous tissue replacement in the jaw. The protein is also implicated in inflammatory responses and has been studied in the context of cancer and other skeletal diseases.

Disease Associations

Disease category Pathophysiological mechanism Genomic evidence
Cherubism Gain-of-function mutations in the SH3BP2 gene lead to enhanced signaling in myeloid cells, particularly through the SYK and VAV pathways, resulting in increased osteoclast activity and bone resorption in the jaw. ClinVar, OMIM
Periodontitis (potential) SH3BP2 variants may influence inflammatory responses and bone loss in periodontal tissues, though direct causal evidence is limited. PubMed (via NCBI)
Osteoporosis (potential) Altered SH3BP2 function could affect bone density, but no direct clinical association has been established. PubMed (via NCBI)

Expression Profile

Tissue Expression
Tissue nTPM level
Bone Marrow Not available High expression in osteoclasts and myeloid cells
Lymph Node Not available Moderate expression in immune cells
Spleen Not available Moderate expression
Thymus Not available Low expression
Lung Not available Low expression
Cell Line Expression
Cell Line nTPM Notes
THP-1 (monocyte) Not available Monocytic cell line; SH3BP2 expression relevant to myeloid function
U937 (histiocytic lymphoma) Not available Myeloid lineage; used in studies of SH3BP2 signaling
RAW 264.7 (mouse macrophage) Not available Murine macrophage cell line; commonly used for SH3BP2 functional studies
Data source:Human Protein Atlas(proteinatlas.org)

Mutations & Variants

Hotspot Mutations
Variant Type Frequency Functional Description
p.Pro418Thr Missense Rare Gain-of-function; associated with cherubism
p.Pro418Arg Missense Rare Gain-of-function; associated with cherubism
p.Arg415Gln Missense Rare Gain-of-function; associated with cherubism
p.Gly420Arg Missense Rare Gain-of-function; associated with cherubism
Mutation functional classification

Loss of Function (LOF)

No clear loss-of-function mutations have been reported for SH3BP2; the protein appears essential for normal bone homeostasis.

Gain of Function (GOF)

Most pathogenic mutations in SH3BP2 are missense mutations in the SH3-binding domain that result in gain-of-function, leading to hyperactivation of osteoclasts and cherubism.

Dominant Negative (DN)

No dominant-negative effects have been described for SH3BP2 mutations.

Gene Ontology (GO)

• protein binding • signal transduction
• regulation of osteoclast differentiation • positive regulation of protein tyrosine kinase activity
• cytokine production • immune response

Pathways

SYK signaling in osteoclasts
VAV signaling pathway
Fc gamma receptor signaling
Toll-like receptor signaling (potential)

Protein Summary

The SH3BP2 protein is a cytoplasmic adaptor that contains an SH3-binding domain, a pleckstrin homology (PH) domain, and a proline-rich region. It interacts with various signaling molecules, including SYK, VAV, and ABL, to modulate intracellular signaling cascades. In osteoclasts, SH3BP2 enhances SYK-dependent signaling, promoting osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption. Mutations in the SH3-binding domain disrupt autoinhibition, leading to constitutive activation and cherubism. The protein is also involved in immune cell signaling, particularly in B cells and macrophages.

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