| Gene Symbol |
SMARCA4
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| Gene Synonyms |
BRG1 CSS4 SNF2 SWI2 MRD16 RTPS2 BAF190 SNF2L4 SNF2LB hSNF2b BAF190A SNF2-beta |
| Gene Full Name |
SWI/SNF related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily a, member 4 |
| Gene Summary |
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the SWI/SNF family of proteins and is similar to the brahma protein of Drosophila. Members of this family have helicase and ATPase activities and are thought to regulate transcription of certain genes by altering the chromatin structure around those genes. The encoded protein is part of the large ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complex SNF/SWI, which is required for transcriptional activation of genes normally repressed by chromatin. In addition, this protein can bind BRCA1, as well as regulate the expression of the tumorigenic protein CD44. Mutations in this gene cause rhabdoid tumor predisposition syndrome type 2. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
185 kDa |
| Cellular Localization |
Nucleus |