Name

PDZRN4 Gene

PDZ domain containing ring finger 4

Predicted to enable metal ion binding activity. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

PDZRN3 Gene

PDZ domain containing ring finger 3

This gene encodes a member of the LNX (Ligand of Numb Protein-X) family of RING-type ubiquitin E3 ligases. This protein may function in vascular morphogenesis and the differentiation of adipocytes, osteoblasts and myoblasts. This protein may be targeted for degradation by the human papilloma virus E6 protein. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2014]

LOC101930027 Gene

FERM and PDZ domain-containing protein 2-like

PDZK1P1 Gene

PDZ domain containing 1 pseudogene 1

Predicted to enable protein-membrane adaptor activity and signaling receptor binding activity. Predicted to be involved in protein localization to plasma membrane. Predicted to be active in apical plasma membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

PBK Gene

PDZ binding kinase

This gene encodes a serine/threonine protein kinase related to the dual specific mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MAPKK) family. Evidence suggests that mitotic phosphorylation is required for its catalytic activity. The encoded protein may be involved in the activation of lymphoid cells and support testicular functions, with a suggested role in the process of spermatogenesis. Overexpression of this gene has been implicated in tumorigenesis. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2013]

LOC729941 Gene

PDZ domain containing 11 pseudogene

FRMPD4 Gene

FERM and PDZ domain containing 4

This gene encodes a multi-domain (WW, PDZ, FERM) containing protein. Through its interaction with other proteins (such as PSD-95), it functions as a positive regulator of dendritic spine morphogenesis and density, and is required for the maintenance of excitatory synaptic transmission. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]

FRMPD1 Gene

FERM and PDZ domain containing 1

Involved in establishment of protein localization to membrane and regulation of G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway. Located in cell cortex and plasma membrane. Part of protein-containing complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

FRMPD3 Gene

FERM and PDZ domain containing 3

This gene encodes a protein that contains a PDZ (post synaptic density protein (PSD95), Drosophila disc large tumor suppressor (Dlg1), and zonula occludens-1 protein (zo-1) domain at the N-terminus followed by a FERM domain. The encoded protein is involved in signal transduction. The PDZ domain is thought to function in protein-protein interactions, mainly by binding to specific C-terminal peptides of other proteins. The FERM domain is found in proteins that are localized to the plasma membrane and are associated with the cytoskeleton. [provided by RefSeq, May 2017]

FRMPD2 Gene

FERM and PDZ domain containing 2

This gene encodes a peripheral membrane protein and is located in a region of chromosome 10q that contains a segmental duplication. This copy of the gene is full-length and is in the telomeric duplicated region. Two other more centromerically proximal copies of the gene are partial and may represent pseudogenes. This full-length gene appears to function in the establishment and maintenance of cell polarization. The protein is recruited to cell-cell junctions in an E-cadherin-dependent manner, and is selectively localized at the basolateral membrane in polarized epithelial cells. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2009]

PDLIM1P4 Gene

PDZ and LIM domain 1 pseudogene 4

PDLIM1P3 Gene

PDZ and LIM domain 1 pseudogene 3

PDLIM1P2 Gene

PDZ and LIM domain 1 pseudogene 2

PDLIM1P1 Gene

PDZ and LIM domain 1 pseudogene 1

LOC105369245 Gene

FERM and PDZ domain-containing protein 2

GOPC Gene

golgi-associated PDZ and coiled-coil motif containing

This gene encodes a Golgi protein with a PDZ domain. The PDZ domain is globular and proteins which contain them bind other proteins through short motifs near the C-termini. Mice which are deficient in the orthologous protein have globozoospermia and are infertile. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2011]

PDZK1 Gene

PDZ domain containing 1

This gene encodes a PDZ domain-containing scaffolding protein. PDZ domain-containing molecules bind to and mediate the subcellular localization of target proteins. The encoded protein mediates the localization of cell surface proteins and plays a critical role in cholesterol metabolism by regulating the HDL receptor, scavenger receptor class B type 1. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with metabolic syndrome, and overexpression of this gene may play a role in drug resistance of multiple myeloma. Pseudogenes of this gene are located on the long arm of chromosome 1. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2011]

CRIPT Gene

cysteine-rich PDZ-binding protein

This gene encodes a protein that binds to the PDZ3 peptide recognition domain. The encoded protein may modulates protein interactions with the cytoskeleton. A mutation in this gene resulted in short stature with microcephaly and distinctive facies. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2014]

PDZD7 Gene

PDZ domain containing 7

This gene encodes a ciliary protein homologous to proteins which are mutated in Usher syndrome patients, and mutations and translocations involving this gene have been associated with two types of Usher syndrome. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2010]

PDZD4 Gene

PDZ domain containing 4

Predicted to be located in cell cortex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

PDZD3 Gene

PDZ domain containing 3

Guanylyl cyclase C (GCC, or GUCY2C; MIM 601330) produces cGMP following the binding of either endogenous ligands or heat-stable enterotoxins secreted by E. coli and other enteric bacteria. Activation of GCC initiates a signaling cascade that leads to phosphorylation of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR; MIM 602421), followed by a net efflux of ions and water into the intestinal lumen. IKEPP is a regulatory protein that associates with GCC and regulates the amount of cGMP produced following receptor stimulation (Scott et al., 2002 [PubMed 11950846]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]

PDZD2 Gene

PDZ domain containing 2

The protein encoded by this gene contains six PDZ domains and shares sequence similarity with pro-interleukin-16 (pro-IL-16). Like pro-IL-16, the encoded protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and is thought to be cleaved by a caspase to produce a secreted peptide containing two PDZ domains. In addition, this gene is upregulated in primary prostate tumors and may be involved in the early stages of prostate tumorigenesis. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2015]

PDZD9 Gene

PDZ domain containing 9

PDZD8 Gene

PDZ domain containing 8

Predicted to enable lipid binding activity and metal ion binding activity. Involved in several processes, including mitochondrial calcium ion homeostasis; mitochondrion-endoplasmic reticulum membrane tethering; and regulation of cell morphogenesis. Located in endoplasmic reticulum membrane and mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membrane contact site. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

PDZD11 Gene

PDZ domain containing 11

Predicted to enable protein-macromolecule adaptor activity. Involved in pore complex assembly. Located in basolateral plasma membrane and cytosol. Part of pore complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

PDLIM4 Gene

PDZ and LIM domain 4

Enables alpha-actinin binding activity; protein homodimerization activity; and protein phosphatase binding activity. Involved in actin cytoskeleton organization. Located in several cellular components, including lamellipodium; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; and stress fiber. Part of filamentous actin. Implicated in osteoporosis. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

PDLIM5 Gene

PDZ and LIM domain 5

This gene encodes a member of a family of proteins that possess a 100-amino acid PDZ domain at the N terminus and one to three LIM domains at the C-terminus. This family member functions as a scaffold protein that tethers protein kinases to the Z-disk in striated muscles. It is thought to function in cardiomyocyte expansion and in restraining postsynaptic growth of excitatory synapses. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2012]

PDLIM7 Gene

PDZ and LIM domain 7 (enigma)

The protein encoded by this gene is representative of a family of proteins composed of conserved PDZ and LIM domains. LIM domains are proposed to function in protein-protein recognition in a variety of contexts including gene transcription and development and in cytoskeletal interaction. The LIM domains of this protein bind to protein kinases, whereas the PDZ domain binds to actin filaments. The gene product is involved in the assembly of an actin filament-associated complex essential for transmission of ret/ptc2 mitogenic signaling. The biological function is likely to be that of an adapter, with the PDZ domain localizing the LIM-binding proteins to actin filaments of both skeletal muscle and nonmuscle tissues. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

PDLIM1 Gene

PDZ and LIM domain 1

This gene encodes a member of the enigma protein family. The protein contains two protein interacting domains, a PDZ domain at the amino terminal end and one to three LIM domains at the carboxyl terminal. It is a cytoplasmic protein associated with the cytoskeleton. The protein may function as an adapter to bring other LIM-interacting proteins to the cytoskeleton. Pseudogenes associated with this gene are located on chromosomes 3, 14 and 17. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2012]

PDLIM2 Gene

PDZ and LIM domain 2 (mystique)

This gene encodes a member of the ALP subfamily of PDZ-LIM domain proteins. The encoded protein suppresses anchorage-dependent growth and promotes cell migration and adhesion through interactions with the actin cytoskeleton via the PDZ domain. The encoded protein is also a putative tumor suppressor protein, and decreased expression of this gene is associated with several malignancies including breast cancer and adult T-cell leukemia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011]

PDLIM3 Gene

PDZ and LIM domain 3

The protein encoded by this gene contains a PDZ domain and a LIM domain, indicating that it may be involved in cytoskeletal assembly. In support of this, the encoded protein has been shown to bind the spectrin-like repeats of alpha-actinin-2 and to colocalize with alpha-actinin-2 at the Z lines of skeletal muscle. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. Aberrant alternative splicing of this gene may play a role in myotonic dystrophy. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2012]

LOC100420617 Gene

FERM and PDZ domain containing 2 pseudogene

LOC100130891 Gene

PDZ and LIM domain 7 (enigma) pseudogene

FRMPD2B Gene

FERM and PDZ domain containing 2B, pseudogene

This gene represents a pseudogene of the FERM and PDZ domain containing 2 gene (FRMPD2, GeneID 143162). Along with the functional gene, this gene is located in a region of segmental duplication on chromosome 10q. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2014]

MPDZ Gene

multiple PDZ domain protein

The protein encoded by this gene has multiple PDZ domains, which are hallmarks of protein-protein interactions. The encoded protein is known to interact with the HTR2C receptor and may cause it to clump at the cell surface. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2015]

MAGI3 Gene

membrane associated guanylate kinase, WW and PDZ domain containing 3

Predicted to enable frizzled binding activity. Predicted to be involved in signal transduction. Predicted to act upstream of or within positive regulation of JUN kinase activity. Located in cell junction. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

MAGI2 Gene

membrane associated guanylate kinase, WW and PDZ domain containing 2

The protein encoded by this gene interacts with atrophin-1. Atrophin-1 contains a polyglutamine repeat, expansion of which is responsible for dentatorubral and pallidoluysian atrophy. This encoded protein is characterized by two WW domains, a guanylate kinase-like domain, and multiple PDZ domains. It has structural similarity to the membrane-associated guanylate kinase homologue (MAGUK) family. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

MAGI1 Gene

membrane associated guanylate kinase, WW and PDZ domain containing 1

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the membrane-associated guanylate kinase homologue (MAGUK) family. MAGUK proteins participate in the assembly of multiprotein complexes on the inner surface of the plasma membrane at regions of cell-cell contact. The product of this gene may play a role as scaffolding protein at cell-cell junctions. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

GIPC1 Gene

GIPC PDZ domain containing family, member 1

GIPC1 is a scaffolding protein that regulates cell surface receptor expression and trafficking (Lee et al., 2008 [PubMed 18775991]).[supplied by OMIM, Apr 2009]

GIPC2 Gene

GIPC PDZ domain containing family, member 2

Enables identical protein binding activity. Located in extracellular exosome. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

GIPC3 Gene

GIPC PDZ domain containing family, member 3

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the GIPC family. Studies in mice suggest that this gene is required for postnatal maturation of the hair bundle and long-term survival of hair cells and spiral ganglion in the ear. Mutations in this gene are associated with autosomal recessive deafness. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2011]

NHERF4 Gene

NHERF family PDZ scaffold protein 4

Guanylyl cyclase C (GCC, or GUCY2C; MIM 601330) produces cGMP following the binding of either endogenous ligands or heat-stable enterotoxins secreted by E. coli and other enteric bacteria. Activation of GCC initiates a signaling cascade that leads to phosphorylation of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR; MIM 602421), followed by a net efflux of ions and water into the intestinal lumen. IKEPP is a regulatory protein that associates with GCC and regulates the amount of cGMP produced following receptor stimulation (Scott et al., 2002 [PubMed 11950846]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]