Harmonizome 3.0

unc-50 homolog (C. elegans)

Predicted to enable RNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in protein localization to cell surface. Predicted to be located in nuclear inner membrane. Predicted to be active in Golgi membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

unc-5 homolog B (C. elegans)

This gene encodes a member of the netrin family of receptors. This particular protein mediates the repulsive effect of netrin-1 and is a vascular netrin receptor. This encoded protein is also in a group of proteins called dependence receptors (DpRs) which are involved in pro- and anti-apoptotic processes. Many DpRs are involved in embryogenesis and in cancer progression. Two alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011]

unc-5 homolog C (C. elegans)

This gene product belongs to the UNC-5 family of netrin receptors. Netrins are secreted proteins that direct axon extension and cell migration during neural development. They are bifunctional proteins that act as attractants for some cell types and as repellents for others, and these opposite actions are thought to be mediated by two classes of receptors. The UNC-5 family of receptors mediate the repellent response to netrin; they are transmembrane proteins containing 2 immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains and 2 type I thrombospondin motifs in the extracellular region. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

unc-5 homolog A (C. elegans)

UNC5A belongs to a family of netrin-1 (MIM 601614) receptors thought to mediate the chemorepulsive effect of netrin-1 on specific axons. For more information on UNC5 proteins, see UNC5C (MIM 603610).[supplied by OMIM, Apr 2004]

unc-5 homolog D (C. elegans)

Predicted to enable netrin receptor activity. Involved in cell-cell adhesion via plasma-membrane adhesion molecules. Predicted to be located in cell surface and plasma membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

smu-1 suppressor of mec-8 and unc-52 homolog (C. elegans)

Involved in mRNA splicing, via spliceosome. Located in nucleus. Part of U2-type precatalytic spliceosome. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

UNC homeobox

This gene encodes a homeobox transcription factor that is involved in somitogenesis and neurogenesis and is required for the maintenance and differentiation of specific elements of the axial skeleton. This gene also plays a role in controlling the development of connections of hypothalamic neurons to pituitary elements, allowing central neurons to reach the peripheral blood circulation and deliver hormones that control peripheral functions. The expression of this gene is associated with an increased frequency of acute myeloid leukemia. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2017]

unc-51 like autophagy activating kinase 2

This gene encodes a protein that is similar to a serine/threonine kinase in C. elegans which is involved in axonal elongation. The structure of this protein is similar to the C. elegans protein in that both proteins have an N-terminal kinase domain, a central proline/serine rich (PS) domain, and a C-terminal (C) domain. The gene is located within the Smith-Magenis syndrome region on chromosome 17. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding the same protein have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2008]

unc-51 like kinase 3

Enables protein serine/threonine kinase activity. Involved in several processes, including fibroblast activation; protein autophosphorylation; and regulation of smoothened signaling pathway. Located in cytoplasm. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

unc-51 like autophagy activating kinase 1

Enables identical protein binding activity; protein serine/threonine kinase activity; and small GTPase binding activity. Involved in several processes, including protein phosphorylation; regulation of autophagy; and regulation of protein lipidation. Located in bounding membrane of organelle; cytosol; and phagophore assembly site membrane. Part of Atg1/ULK1 kinase complex and phagophore assembly site. Is active in cytoplasm. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

unc-51 like kinase 4

This gene encodes a member of the unc-51-like serine/threonine kinase (STK) family. Members of this protein family play a role in neuronal growth and endocytosis. The encoded protein is likely involved in neurite branching, neurite elongation and neuronal migration. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) indicate an association of variations in this gene with blood pressure and hypertension. Sequence variations in this gene may also be be associated with psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Pseudogenes associated with this gene have been identified and are located on chromosome 15. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]

unc-79 homolog (C. elegans)

The NALCN channel is responsible for Na(+) leak currents. The protein encoded by this gene, along with UNC80, is an accessory subunit of the NALCN channel that contributes to the Ca(2+) sensitivity of the channel. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2016]

unc-93 homolog B8 pseudogene (C. elegans)

unc-93 homolog B1 (C. elegans)

This gene encodes a protein that is involved in innate and adaptive immune response by regulating toll-like receptor signaling. The encoded protein traffics nucleotide sensing toll-like receptors to the endolysosome from the endoplasmic reticulum. Deficiency of the encoded protein has been associated with herpes simplex encephalitis. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2014]

unc-93 homolog B3 pseudogene (C. elegans)

unc-93 homolog B2 pseudogene (C. elegans)

unc-93 homolog B5 pseudogene (C. elegans)

unc-93 homolog B4 pseudogene (C. elegans)

unc-93 homolog B7 pseudogene (C. elegans)

unc-93 homolog B6 pseudogene (C. elegans)

unc-119 homolog B (C. elegans)

Enables lipid binding activity. Involved in cilium assembly and lipoprotein transport. Located in ciliary transition zone. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

unc-45 homolog A (C. elegans)

This gene encodes a regulatory component of the progesterone receptor/heat shock protein 90 chaperoning complex, which functions in the assembly and folding of the progesterone receptor. The encoded protein is thought to be essential for normal cell proliferation, and for the accumulation of myosin during development of muscle cells. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2018]

unc-45 homolog B (C. elegans)

This gene encodes a co-chaperone required for folding and accumulation of type II myosins. The protein consists of three tetratricopeptide repeat motifs at the N-terminus that form a complex with heat shock protein 90, a central region of unknown function that is conserved in all Unc-45 proteins, and a C-terminal Unc-45/Cro1/She4 domain. The protein is expressed at high levels in striated muscle, where its muscle myosin chaperone activity is dependent on heat shock protein 90 acting as a co-chaperone. A missense mutation in this gene has been associated with cataract development. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2015]

unc-13 homolog A (C. elegans)

This gene encodes a member of the UNC13 family. UNC13 proteins bind to phorbol esters and diacylglycerol and play important roles in neurotransmitter release at synapses. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2012]

unc-13 homolog D (C. elegans)

This gene encodes a protein that is a member of the UNC13 family, containing similar domain structure as other family members but lacking an N-terminal phorbol ester-binding C1 domain present in other Munc13 proteins. The protein appears to play a role in vesicle maturation during exocytosis and is involved in regulation of cytolytic granules secretion. Mutations in this gene are associated with familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis type 3, a genetically heterogeneous, rare autosomal recessive disorder. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

unc-13 homolog B (C. elegans)

This gene is expressed in the kidney cortical epithelial cells and is upregulated by hyperglycemia. The encoded protein shares a high level of similarity to the rat homolog, and contains 3 C2 domains and a diacylglycerol-binding C1 domain. Hyperglycemia increases the levels of diacylglycerol, which has been shown to induce apoptosis in cells transfected with this gene and thus contribute to the renal cell complications of hyperglycemia. Studies in other species also indicate a role for this protein in the priming step of synaptic vesicle exocytosis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

unc-13 homolog C (C. elegans)

Predicted to enable calmodulin binding activity and syntaxin-1 binding activity. Predicted to be involved in glutamatergic synaptic transmission and regulated exocytosis. Predicted to be located in presynaptic active zone. Predicted to be active in several cellular components, including axon terminus; parallel fiber to Purkinje cell synapse; and synaptic vesicle membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

unc-80 homolog (C. elegans)

The protein encoded by this gene is a component of a voltage-independent 'leak' ion-channel complex, in which it performs essential functions, such as serving as a bridge between two other components (sodium leak channel non-selective and UNC79) and as a scaffold for Src kinases. Leak channels play an importnat role in establishment and maintenance of resting membrane potentials in neurons. Mutations in this gene are associated with congenital infantile encephalopathy, intellectual disability and growth issues. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2016]

unc-93 homolog A (C. elegans) pseudogene

unc-119 homolog (C. elegans)

This gene is specifically expressed in the photoreceptors in the retina. The encoded product shares strong homology with the C. elegans unc119 protein and it can functionally complement the C. elegans unc119 mutation. It has been localized to the photoreceptor synapses in the outer plexiform layer of the retina, and suggested to play a role in the mechanism of photoreceptor neurotransmitter release through the synaptic vesicle cycle. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

unc-5 homolog C (C. elegans)-like

Enables peptidase activity. Acts upstream of or within positive regulation of JNK cascade and positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction. Located in membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

unc-93 homolog A (C. elegans)

Located in plasma membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]