Fndc5 - fibronectin type III domain containing 5 Gene
Also Known as PeP; Pxp; 1500001L03Rik
Species: Mus musculus
Summary
This gene encodes a type I transmembrane protein containing fibronectin type III repeat. The encoded transmembrane protein undergoes proteolytic processing to generate a soluble hormone named irisin that is secreted into the bloodstream. The expression of this gene followed by the secretion of irisin from skeletal muscle is induced by exercise. The ectopic expression of the encoded protein in mice causes an elevation of irisin in blood and improves metabolic health. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]
Fndc5 Products (1)
| mRNA | Protein | Name |
|---|---|---|
| NM_027402.4 | NP_081678.1 | fibronectin type III domain-containing protein 5 preproprotein |
| Biological Process GO Annotation | Evidence | References | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| involved in positive regulation of brown fat cell differentiation |
IDA
IDA: Inferred from direct assay
|
22237023 | MGI |
| involved in response to muscle activity |
IDA
IDA: Inferred from direct assay
|
22237023 | MGI |
| Cellular Component GO Annotation | Evidence | References | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| located in endoplasmic reticulum |
IDA
IDA: Inferred from direct assay
|
12384288 | MGI |
| located in extracellular region |
IDA
IDA: Inferred from direct assay
|
22237023 | MGI |
| located in plasma membrane |
IDA
IDA: Inferred from direct assay
|
12384288 | MGI |
| Protein Preferred Names | Protein Names | |
|---|---|---|
|
fibronectin type III domain-containing protein 5 |
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