MAFG
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Also known as MGC13090MGC20149
Summary
MAFG (MAF bZIP transcription factor G, HGNC:6781) is a protein-coding gene on chromosome 17q25.3, encoding Transcription factor MafG (O15525). Since they lack a putative transactivation domain, the small Mafs behave as transcriptional repressors when they dimerize among themselves.
Globin gene expression is regulated through nuclear factor erythroid-2 (NFE2) elements located in enhancer-like locus control regions positioned many kb upstream of alpha- and beta-gene clusters (summarized by Blank et al., 1997 [PubMed 9166829]). NFE2 DNA-binding activity consists of a heterodimer containing a ubiquitous small Maf protein (MafF, MIM 604877; MafG; or MafK, MIM 600197) and the tissue-restricted protein p45 NFE2 (MIM 601490). Both subunits are members of the activator protein-1-like superfamily of basic leucine zipper (bZIP) proteins (see MIM 165160).
Source: NCBI Gene 4097 — RefSeq curated summary.
At a glance
- Clinical variants (ClinVar): 17 total
- Druggable target: yes
- Transcription factor: yes — 10 downstream targets (CollecTRI)
- MANE Select transcript:
NM_002359
Identifiers
Gene identifiers
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| HGNC ID | HGNC:6781 |
| Approved symbol | MAFG |
| Name | MAF bZIP transcription factor G |
| Location | 17q25.3 |
| Locus type | gene with protein product |
| Status | Approved |
| Aliases | MGC13090, MGC20149 |
| Ensembl gene | ENSG00000197063 |
| Ensembl biotype | protein_coding |
| OMIM | 602020 |
| Entrez | 4097 |
Gene structure
Transcript identifiers
Ensembl transcripts: 20 — 20 protein_coding
ENST00000357736, ENST00000392366, ENST00000574686, ENST00000899697, ENST00000899698, ENST00000899699, ENST00000899700, ENST00000899701, ENST00000899702, ENST00000899703, ENST00000932389, ENST00000932390, ENST00000953147, ENST00000953148, ENST00000953149, ENST00000953150, ENST00000953151, ENST00000953152, ENST00000953153, ENST00000953154
RefSeq mRNA: 2 — MANE Select: NM_002359
NM_002359, NM_032711
CCDS: CCDS11793
Canonical transcript exons
ENST00000357736 — 3 exons
| Exon | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| ENSE00001404808 | 81918270 | 81923057 |
| ENSE00001780776 | 81923150 | 81923214 |
| ENSE00002640218 | 81927528 | 81927735 |
Expression profiles
Bgee: expression breadth ubiquitous, 258 present calls, max score 95.94.
FANTOM5 (CAGE): breadth ubiquitous, TPM avg 15.8783 / max 148.7481, expressed in 1813 samples.
FANTOM5 promoters (7 alternative TSS)
| Promoter ID | TPM avg | Samples expressed |
|---|---|---|
| 168862 | 11.6710 | 1803 |
| 168861 | 1.4337 | 787 |
| 168858 | 1.1928 | 513 |
| 168863 | 0.9279 | 605 |
| 168860 | 0.3169 | 115 |
| 168857 | 0.1800 | 80 |
| 168859 | 0.1560 | 73 |
Top tissues by expression
278 total, by Bgee expression score (0-100, higher = more expressed):
| Tissue | Anatomy ID | Expression score | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| secondary oocyte | CL:0000655 | 95.94 | gold quality |
| oocyte | CL:0000023 | 94.81 | gold quality |
| substantia nigra pars compacta | UBERON:0001965 | 93.57 | silver quality |
| dorsal motor nucleus of vagus nerve | UBERON:0002870 | 93.21 | gold quality |
| substantia nigra pars reticulata | UBERON:0001966 | 93.19 | silver quality |
| amniotic fluid | UBERON:0000173 | 92.35 | gold quality |
| nipple | UBERON:0002030 | 92.23 | gold quality |
| ventral tegmental area | UBERON:0002691 | 92.14 | silver quality |
| middle temporal gyrus | UBERON:0002771 | 92.05 | gold quality |
| pons | UBERON:0000988 | 91.97 | silver quality |
| superior vestibular nucleus | UBERON:0007227 | 91.89 | gold quality |
| body of tongue | UBERON:0011876 | 91.80 | silver quality |
| cartilage tissue | UBERON:0002418 | 91.76 | gold quality |
| Brodmann (1909) area 23 | UBERON:0013554 | 91.70 | gold quality |
| medulla oblongata | UBERON:0001896 | 91.48 | silver quality |
| pylorus | UBERON:0001166 | 91.46 | silver quality |
| vena cava | UBERON:0004087 | 91.46 | silver quality |
| subthalamic nucleus | UBERON:0001906 | 91.16 | silver quality |
| lateral globus pallidus | UBERON:0002476 | 91.09 | silver quality |
| lateral nuclear group of thalamus | UBERON:0002736 | 90.98 | silver quality |
| inferior vagus X ganglion | UBERON:0005363 | 90.98 | gold quality |
| pharyngeal mucosa | UBERON:0000355 | 90.83 | gold quality |
| dorsal root ganglion | UBERON:0000044 | 90.64 | gold quality |
| gastrocnemius | UBERON:0001388 | 90.44 | gold quality |
| pericardium | UBERON:0002407 | 90.33 | silver quality |
| cerebellar vermis | UBERON:0004720 | 90.21 | gold quality |
| dorsal plus ventral thalamus | UBERON:0001897 | 89.76 | silver quality |
| tongue | UBERON:0001723 | 89.36 | silver quality |
| muscle of leg | UBERON:0001383 | 89.26 | gold quality |
| stromal cell of endometrium | CL:0002255 | 89.22 | gold quality |
Single-cell (SCXA)
Detected in 1 experiment(s), a significant marker in 1.
| Experiment | Marker? | Max mean expression |
|---|---|---|
| E-ANND-3 | yes | 13.98 |
Regulation
Is transcription factor: yes
Downstream targets (CollecTRI)
10 targets.
| Target | Regulation |
|---|---|
| CRYZ | |
| DDIT3 | Activation |
| HMOX1 | Activation |
| LITAF | |
| MAF | |
| MAFG | |
| MLH1 | Unknown |
| NFE2L1 | Repression |
| NOS2 | |
| NQO1 | Unknown |
JASPAR motifs
| Motif | Name | Family |
|---|---|---|
| MA0089.2 | MAFG::NRF1 | Maf-related::NRF |
| MA0089.3 | MAFG::NRF1 | Maf-related::NRF |
| MA0659.1 | MAFG | Maf-related |
| MA0659.2 | MAFG | Maf-related |
JASPAR matrix evidence (PMIDs): PMID:9421508, PMID:9224592, PMID:8264639
Upstream regulators (CollecTRI, top): LITAF, MAFG, NFE2L2
miRNA regulators (miRDB)
189 targeting MAFG, top 30 by miRDB confidence (max_score; target_count = how many genes the miRNA targets in total — lower means more specific):
| miRNA | Max score | Avg score | miRNA target_count |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSA-MIR-6873-3P | 100.00 | 71.42 | 2626 |
| HSA-MIR-30A-5P | 100.00 | 76.31 | 3233 |
| HSA-MIR-30B-5P | 100.00 | 76.29 | 3248 |
| HSA-MIR-30C-5P | 100.00 | 76.29 | 3248 |
| HSA-MIR-30D-5P | 100.00 | 76.32 | 3233 |
| HSA-MIR-30E-5P | 100.00 | 76.32 | 3242 |
| HSA-MIR-340-5P | 100.00 | 72.50 | 4437 |
| HSA-LET-7A-3P | 100.00 | 74.03 | 3932 |
| HSA-LET-7B-3P | 100.00 | 74.08 | 3913 |
| HSA-LET-7F-1-3P | 100.00 | 74.02 | 3928 |
| HSA-MIR-98-3P | 100.00 | 74.08 | 3907 |
| HSA-MIR-29A-3P | 100.00 | 73.11 | 1835 |
| HSA-MIR-29B-3P | 100.00 | 73.18 | 1833 |
| HSA-MIR-29C-3P | 100.00 | 73.15 | 1833 |
| HSA-MIR-7110-3P | 100.00 | 73.18 | 2486 |
| HSA-MIR-4283 | 100.00 | 66.42 | 2097 |
| HSA-MIR-5692A | 100.00 | 74.40 | 6850 |
| HSA-MIR-8485 | 100.00 | 77.57 | 4731 |
| HSA-MIR-188-3P | 100.00 | 68.76 | 1240 |
| HSA-MIR-1252-5P | 100.00 | 69.80 | 2774 |
| HSA-MIR-1184 | 99.99 | 68.19 | 1458 |
| HSA-MIR-6077 | 99.99 | 68.04 | 2299 |
| HSA-MIR-548AW | 99.99 | 72.57 | 3559 |
| HSA-MIR-4650-5P | 99.98 | 64.69 | 999 |
| HSA-MIR-548AJ-3P | 99.96 | 73.38 | 5345 |
| HSA-MIR-548X-3P | 99.96 | 73.38 | 5345 |
| HSA-MIR-4725-3P | 99.96 | 69.53 | 2520 |
| HSA-MIR-6780B-5P | 99.96 | 69.60 | 2562 |
| HSA-MIR-1468-3P | 99.96 | 72.74 | 3797 |
| HSA-MIR-4666A-3P | 99.96 | 71.71 | 3434 |
Literature-anchored findings (GeneRIF, showing 19)
- This study thus manifests that a clear set of rules pertaining to the cis-acting element determine whether a given Maf-recognition elements preferentially associates with MafG homodimer or with MafG:Nrf2 heterodimer. (PMID:16716189)
- the up-regulation of TCF11/MafG binding could be suppressed by overexpression of the TGF-beta inhibitor Smad7, and a small interfering RNA to TCF11 blocked the suppression of iNOS by TGF-beta. (PMID:17928287)
- MAFG is a target gene of the BACH1 transcription factor according to ChIP-seq analysis in HEK 293 cells. (PMID:21555518)
- These findings demonstrate that a combination of p45NF-E2, Maf G, and Maf K is a key determinant of both megakaryopoiesis and thrombopoiesis. (PMID:22855609)
- MAF genes have different levels of biological and genetic relevance. Besides, MAFF and MAFG could be associated with the susceptibility to develop CML. (PMID:24118457)
- PARP-1 serves as a transcriptional coactivator, upregulating the transcriptional activity of Nrf2 by enhancing the interaction among Nrf2, MafG, and the the antioxidant response element. (PMID:24140708)
- Results show that BRAF(V600E)-mediated upregulation of MAFG is required for transcriptional silencing of MLH1 in colorectal neoplasm. (PMID:25219500)
- In condition of hypoxia, MAFG induction correlated with reduced levels of miR-128. This lead to increased mRNA levels of HMOX-1 and x-CT for blunting stress. Overall, these findings identify MAFG as novel direct target of miR-128. (PMID:29138682)
- MAFG is a direct target gene of miRNA-7.The direct regulation of MAFG through miR-7 and their involvement in the development of cisplatin resistance in human tumor cells. (PMID:29158814)
- Expression of MAFG increases in cells and tissues with cholestasis, as well as in human cholangiocarcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma specimens; high expression levels correlate with tumor progression and reduced survival time. (PMID:29733835)
- musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene family, protein G (MAFG) modulates the redox response and confers cell protection against free radicals generated after platinum administration thus also being a promising therapeutic target in non-small-cell lung cancer drug therapy (PMID:30053382)
- Over-expression of MAFG-AS1 significantly decreased the level of miR-339-5p in NSCLC cell. Moreover, the matrix metalloproteinase 15 (MMP15) was identified to be a target of miR-339-5p. (PMID:30599080)
- LncRNA MAFG-AS1 boosts the proliferation of lung adenocarcinoma cells via regulating miR-744-5p/MAFG axis (PMID:31211984)
- MAFG-lncRNA controlled hepatic glucose metabolism in health and metabolic disease. (PMID:32005828)
- identification of astrocytes in EAE and multiple sclerosis that were characterized by decreased expression of NRF2 and increased expression of MAFG, which cooperates with MAT2alpha to promote DNA methylation and represses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory transcriptional programs (PMID:32051591)
- High-expression of LncRNA MAFG-AS1 is associated with the prognostic of patients with colorectal cancer. (PMID:33295405)
- The small protein MafG plays a critical role in MC3T3-E1 cell apoptosis induced by simulated microgravity and radiation. (PMID:33819748)
- LncRNA MAFG-AS1 Upregulates Polo-Like Kinase-1 by Sponging miR-505 to Promote Gastric Adenocarcinoma Cell Proliferation. (PMID:34591387)
- MAFG-AS1/MAFG positive feedback loop contributes to cisplatin resistance in bladder urothelial carcinoma through antagonistic ferroptosis. (PMID:36654385)
Cross-species orthologs
7 orthologs
| Organism | Symbol | Gene ID |
|---|---|---|
| danio_rerio | mafga | ENSDARG00000018109 |
| danio_rerio | mafgb | ENSDARG00000100097 |
| mus_musculus | Mafg | ENSMUSG00000051510 |
| rattus_norvegicus | ENSRNOG00000072854 | |
| drosophila_melanogaster | tj | FBGN0000964 |
| drosophila_melanogaster | maf-S | FBGN0034534 |
| caenorhabditis_elegans | maf-1 | WBGENE00077521 |
Paralogs (6): NRL (ENSG00000129535), MAF (ENSG00000178573), MAFA (ENSG00000182759), MAFF (ENSG00000185022), MAFK (ENSG00000198517), MAFB (ENSG00000204103)
Protein
Protein identifiers
Transcription factor MafG — O15525 (reviewed: O15525)
Alternative names: V-maf musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog G, hMAF
All UniProt accessions (2): O15525, I3L2F8
UniProt curated annotations — full annotation on UniProt →
Function. Since they lack a putative transactivation domain, the small Mafs behave as transcriptional repressors when they dimerize among themselves. However, they seem to serve as transcriptional activators by dimerizing with other (usually larger) basic-zipper proteins, such as NFE2, NFE2L1 and NFE2L2, and recruiting them to specific DNA-binding sites. Small Maf proteins heterodimerize with Fos and may act as competitive repressors of the NFE2L2 transcription factor. Transcription factor, component of erythroid-specific transcription factor NFE2L2. Activates globin gene expression when associated with NFE2L2. May be involved in signal transduction of extracellular H(+).
Subunit / interactions. Homodimer or heterodimer. Homodimerization leads to transcriptional repression. Forms high affinity heterodimers with members of the CNC-bZIP family such as NFE2, NFE2L1/NRF1, NFE2L2/NRF2 and NFE2L3/NRF3. Interacts with CREBBP; the interaction leads to acetylation of the basic region of MAFG and stimulation of NFE2 transcriptional activity through increased DNA binding.
Subcellular location. Nucleus.
Tissue specificity. Highly expressed in skeletal muscle. Also expressed in heart and brain.
Post-translational modifications. Acetylated in erythroid cells by CREB-binding protein (CBP). Acetylation augments the DNA-binding activity of NFE2, but has no effect on binding NFE2. Sumoylation at Lys-14 is required for active transcriptional repression.
Similarity. Belongs to the bZIP family. Maf subfamily.
RefSeq proteins (2): NP_002350, NP_116100 (=MANE)
Domains & families (InterPro)
| ID | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| IPR004826 | bZIP_Maf | Domain |
| IPR004827 | bZIP | Domain |
| IPR008917 | TF_DNA-bd_sf | Homologous_superfamily |
| IPR024874 | Transcription_factor_Maf_fam | Family |
| IPR046347 | bZIP_sf | Homologous_superfamily |
Pfam: PF03131
UniProt features (20 total): modified residue 5, mutagenesis site 4, helix 4, region of interest 3, cross-link 2, chain 1, domain 1
Structure
Experimental structures (PDB)
3 structures.
| PDB | Method | Resolution (Å) |
|---|---|---|
| 7X5E | X-RAY DIFFRACTION | 2.3 |
| 7X5G | X-RAY DIFFRACTION | 2.3 |
| 7X5F | X-RAY DIFFRACTION | 2.6 |
Predicted structure (AlphaFold)
| Model | pLDDT | Fraction very-high |
|---|---|---|
| AF-O15525-F1 | 81.14 | 0.63 |
Functional residue map
Curated UniProt residues grouped by drug-discovery relevance — catalytic, ligand-binding, modification, and mutation-validated positions. Source: UniProtKB sequence features.
Post-translational modifications (7): 14, 14, 53, 60, 71, 76, 124
Mutagenesis-validated functional residues (4):
| Position | Phenotype |
|---|---|
| 53 | abolishes acetylation. has no effect on binding to nfe2 but impairs the dna binding and transcriptional activities of nf |
| 60 | abolishes acetylation. has no effect on binding to nfe2 but impairs the dna binding and transcriptional activities of nf |
| 71 | abolishes acetylation. has no effect on binding to nfe2 but impairs the dna binding and transcriptional activities of nf |
| 76 | abolishes acetylation. has no effect on binding to nfe2 but impairs the dna binding and transcriptional activities of nf |
Function
Pathways and Gene Ontology
Reactome pathways
8 pathways
| ID | Pathway |
|---|---|
| R-HSA-9759194 | Nuclear events mediated by NFE2L2 |
| R-HSA-9818028 | NFE2L2 regulates pentose phosphate pathway genes |
| R-HSA-983231 | Factors involved in megakaryocyte development and platelet production |
| R-HSA-109582 | Hemostasis |
| R-HSA-2262752 | Cellular responses to stress |
| R-HSA-8953897 | Cellular responses to stimuli |
| R-HSA-9711123 | Cellular response to chemical stress |
| R-HSA-9755511 | KEAP1-NFE2L2 pathway |
MSigDB gene sets: 257 (showing top):
TGGTGCT_MIR29A_MIR29B_MIR29C, GOBP_EMBRYO_DEVELOPMENT_ENDING_IN_BIRTH_OR_EGG_HATCHING, GOBP_EPITHELIUM_DEVELOPMENT, MULLIGHAN_NPM1_SIGNATURE_3_UP, GOBP_BEHAVIOR, DORSAM_HOXA9_TARGETS_UP, GOBP_REGULATION_OF_EPIDERMIS_DEVELOPMENT, GOBP_ADULT_BEHAVIOR, GRAESSMANN_APOPTOSIS_BY_DOXORUBICIN_UP, GRAESSMANN_RESPONSE_TO_MC_AND_DOXORUBICIN_UP, RACCACAR_AML_Q6, ADDYA_ERYTHROID_DIFFERENTIATION_BY_HEMIN, CACCAGC_MIR138, GARGALOVIC_RESPONSE_TO_OXIDIZED_PHOSPHOLIPIDS_BLUE_UP, MONNIER_POSTRADIATION_TUMOR_ESCAPE_UP
GO Biological Process (9): negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II (GO:0000122), in utero embryonic development (GO:0001701), regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II (GO:0006357), positive regulation of gene expression (GO:0010628), adult behavior (GO:0030534), regulation of cell population proliferation (GO:0042127), regulation of epidermal cell differentiation (GO:0045604), regulation of DNA-templated transcription (GO:0006355), positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II (GO:0045944)
GO Molecular Function (8): RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding (GO:0000978), DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific (GO:0000981), DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific (GO:0001228), DNA-binding transcription factor activity (GO:0003700), identical protein binding (GO:0042802), sequence-specific double-stranded DNA binding (GO:1990837), DNA binding (GO:0003677), protein binding (GO:0005515)
GO Cellular Component (3): nucleus (GO:0005634), nucleoplasm (GO:0005654), RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex (GO:0090575)
Reactome top-level categories
Rollup of top-6 pathways:
| Category | Pathways |
|---|---|
| KEAP1-NFE2L2 pathway | 1 |
| Nuclear events mediated by NFE2L2 | 1 |
| Hemostasis | 1 |
| Cellular responses to stimuli | 1 |
| Cellular responses to stress | 1 |
| Cellular response to chemical stress | 1 |
GO top-level categories
Rollup of top GO terms by namespace:
| Category | Terms |
|---|---|
| regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II | 3 |
| transcription by RNA polymerase II | 3 |
| RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding | 3 |
| regulation of DNA-templated transcription | 2 |
| regulation of gene expression | 2 |
| negative regulation of DNA-templated transcription | 1 |
| chordate embryonic development | 1 |
| gene expression | 1 |
| positive regulation of macromolecule biosynthetic process | 1 |
| behavior | 1 |
| cell population proliferation | 1 |
| regulation of cellular process | 1 |
| epidermal cell differentiation | 1 |
| regulation of epithelial cell differentiation | 1 |
| regulation of epidermis development | 1 |
| DNA-templated transcription | 1 |
| regulation of RNA biosynthetic process | 1 |
| positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription | 1 |
| cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding | 1 |
| chromatin | 1 |
| DNA-binding transcription factor activity | 1 |
| DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific | 1 |
| DNA-binding transcription activator activity | 1 |
| positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II | 1 |
| transcription cis-regulatory region binding | 1 |
| transcription regulator activity | 1 |
| protein binding | 1 |
| double-stranded DNA binding | 1 |
| sequence-specific DNA binding | 1 |
| nucleic acid binding | 1 |
| binding | 1 |
| intracellular membrane-bounded organelle | 1 |
| nuclear lumen | 1 |
| cellular anatomical structure | 1 |
| transcription regulator complex | 1 |
| nuclear protein-containing complex | 1 |
Protein interactions and networks
STRING
922 interactions, top by confidence (×1000):
| Protein A | Protein B | Partner UniProt | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAFG | NFE2L1 | Q14494 | 993 |
| MAFG | NFE2L2 | Q16236 | 993 |
| MAFG | NFE2 | Q16621 | 993 |
| MAFG | BACH2 | Q9BYV9 | 944 |
| MAFG | DNMT3B | Q9UBC3 | 936 |
| MAFG | MAFK | O60675 | 875 |
| MAFG | CHD8 | Q9HCK8 | 826 |
| MAFG | MAFF | Q9ULX9 | 770 |
| MAFG | FOS | P01100 | 740 |
| MAFG | HHAT | Q5VTY9 | 737 |
| MAFG | JUN | P05412 | 688 |
| MAFG | JUND | P17535 | 654 |
| MAFG | FOSB | P53539 | 642 |
| MAFG | NEIL1 | Q96FI4 | 641 |
| MAFG | JUNB | P17275 | 620 |
IntAct
101 interactions, top by confidence:
| A | B | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAFG | NFE2L2 | psi-mi:“MI:0915”(physical association) | 0.940 |
| NFE2L2 | MAFG | psi-mi:“MI:0915”(physical association) | 0.940 |
| NFE2L2 | MAFG | psi-mi:“MI:0407”(direct interaction) | 0.940 |
| MAFG | NFE2L2 | psi-mi:“MI:0407”(direct interaction) | 0.940 |
| NFE2L2 | MAFG | psi-mi:“MI:0914”(association) | 0.940 |
| MAFG | BACH1 | psi-mi:“MI:0407”(direct interaction) | 0.870 |
| BACH1 | MAFG | psi-mi:“MI:0407”(direct interaction) | 0.870 |
| BACH1 | MAFG | psi-mi:“MI:0914”(association) | 0.870 |
| NFE2L3 | MAFG | psi-mi:“MI:0407”(direct interaction) | 0.780 |
| NFE2L3 | MAFG | psi-mi:“MI:0914”(association) | 0.780 |
| MAFG | NFE2L3 | psi-mi:“MI:0407”(direct interaction) | 0.780 |
| MAFG | BACH2 | psi-mi:“MI:0915”(physical association) | 0.760 |
| BACH2 | MAFG | psi-mi:“MI:0407”(direct interaction) | 0.760 |
| MAFG | BACH2 | psi-mi:“MI:0407”(direct interaction) | 0.760 |
BioGRID (77): MAFG (Affinity Capture-MS), MAFG (Affinity Capture-MS), MAFG (Affinity Capture-MS), MAFG (Affinity Capture-MS), MAFG (Affinity Capture-MS), MAFG (Affinity Capture-MS), MAFG (Affinity Capture-MS), MAFG (Affinity Capture-MS), BACH1 (Affinity Capture-Western), CHD8 (Affinity Capture-Western), DNMT3B (Affinity Capture-Western), MAFG (Affinity Capture-Western), MAFG (Affinity Capture-Western), MAFG (Affinity Capture-Western), MAFG (Biochemical Activity)
ESM2 similar proteins: A5PJV0, A7YY73, F1QW76, O15525, O43150, O54790, O54791, O57337, O60675, P13096, P13097, P13098, P35428, P50538, P97496, Q01068, Q01069, Q01070, Q01071, Q01664, Q04666, Q05195, Q07291, Q07E41, Q108T9, Q14469, Q14582, Q16206, Q16520, Q3ZBG4, Q5FWS6, Q5PPM5, Q61827, Q674X7, Q6IRB2, Q6PBD4, Q76MX4, Q7Z3E5, Q8AVU4, Q8BHR2
Diamond homologs: A3KMR8, A5PJV0, A7YY73, A7Z017, D3ZNT6, O15525, O42290, O54790, O54791, O57342, O60675, O75444, P23091, P54841, P54842, P54843, P54844, P54845, P54846, Q0V9K1, Q2PFS4, Q4U1U2, Q504L8, Q61827, Q6DE84, Q76MX4, Q789F3, Q8CF90, Q8NHW3, Q90370, Q90595, Q90596, Q90888, Q90889, Q98UK4, Q98UK5, Q9ULX9, Q9Y5Q3
SIGNOR signaling
3 interactions.
| A | Effect | B | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAPK3 | “up-regulates quantity” | MAFG | phosphorylation |
| HOXD12 | “down-regulates activity” | MAFG | binding |
| PRRX1 | “down-regulates activity” | MAFG | binding |
Enriched among interaction partners
Reactome pathways and GO biological processes over-represented among this gene’s 45 IntAct physical interaction partners (hypergeometric vs the genome-wide background, BH-FDR, gene-set size 15–500, ranked by fold). A functional readout of the neighbourhood — distinct from this gene’s own memberships above, and biased toward well-studied / hub proteins, so read it as themes rather than proof.
Reactome pathways:
| Pathway | Partners | Fold | FDR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factors involved in megakaryocyte development and platelet production | 7 | 16.0× | 2e-05 |
GO biological processes:
| GO term | Partners | Fold | FDR |
|---|---|---|---|
| integrated stress response signaling | 5 | 83.6× | 1e-06 |
Disease & clinical
Clinical variants and AI predictions
ClinVar
17 variants total. Per-class counts are floors (≥ shown; pagination cap):
| Classification | Count (floor) |
|---|---|
| Pathogenic | 0 |
| Likely pathogenic | 0 |
| Uncertain significance | 14 |
| Likely benign | 1 |
| Benign | 0 |
Top pathogenic / likely-pathogenic (0)
SpliceAI
709 predictions. Top by Δscore:
| Variant | Effect | Δscore |
|---|---|---|
| 17:81923058:C:CA | acceptor_loss | 1.0000 |
| 17:81923146:TCA:T | donor_loss | 1.0000 |
| 17:81923147:CA:C | donor_loss | 1.0000 |
| 17:81923210:GCTCT:G | acceptor_gain | 1.0000 |
| 17:81923211:CTCT:C | acceptor_gain | 1.0000 |
| 17:81923211:CTCTC:C | acceptor_gain | 1.0000 |
| 17:81923212:TCT:T | acceptor_gain | 1.0000 |
| 17:81923212:TCTCT:T | acceptor_gain | 1.0000 |
| 17:81923213:CT:C | acceptor_gain | 1.0000 |
| 17:81923213:CTC:C | acceptor_gain | 1.0000 |
| 17:81923214:TCT:T | acceptor_gain | 1.0000 |
| 17:81923215:C:CC | acceptor_gain | 1.0000 |
| 17:81923215:C:T | acceptor_loss | 1.0000 |
| 17:81927527:CCACA:C | donor_gain | 1.0000 |
| 17:81923053:TTCAC:T | acceptor_gain | 0.9900 |
| 17:81923055:CAC:C | acceptor_gain | 0.9900 |
| 17:81923058:C:CC | acceptor_gain | 0.9900 |
| 17:81923148:A:AC | donor_gain | 0.9900 |
| 17:81923149:C:CC | donor_gain | 0.9900 |
| 17:81923149:CCTT:C | donor_gain | 0.9900 |
| 17:81923215:C:G | acceptor_gain | 0.9900 |
| 17:81927521:CACT:C | donor_loss | 0.9900 |
| 17:81927524:TCA:T | donor_loss | 0.9900 |
| 17:81927526:A:AC | donor_gain | 0.9900 |
| 17:81927527:C:CC | donor_gain | 0.9900 |
| 17:81927527:C:T | donor_loss | 0.9900 |
| 17:81927527:CCA:C | donor_gain | 0.9900 |
| 17:81923064:C:CT | acceptor_gain | 0.9800 |
| 17:81927522:A:AC | donor_gain | 0.9800 |
| 17:81927522:ACTC:A | donor_loss | 0.9800 |
AlphaMissense
1022 scored. Top likely-pathogenic:
| Variant | Protein change | am_pathogenicity |
|---|---|---|
| 17:81922837:A:G | L86P | 1.000 |
| 17:81922858:A:G | L79P | 1.000 |
| 17:81922889:G:T | R69S | 1.000 |
| 17:81922891:C:T | C68Y | 1.000 |
| 17:81922892:A:G | C68R | 1.000 |
| 17:81922898:C:G | A66P | 1.000 |
| 17:81922900:G:T | A65D | 1.000 |
| 17:81922903:T:C | Y64C | 1.000 |
| 17:81922904:A:G | Y64H | 1.000 |
| 17:81922909:C:G | R62P | 1.000 |
| 17:81922910:G:C | R62G | 1.000 |
| 17:81922910:G:T | R62S | 1.000 |
| 17:81922911:G:C | N61K | 1.000 |
| 17:81922911:G:T | N61K | 1.000 |
| 17:81922912:T:A | N61I | 1.000 |
| 17:81922912:T:C | N61S | 1.000 |
| 17:81922912:T:G | N61T | 1.000 |
| 17:81922913:T:C | N61D | 1.000 |
| 17:81922913:T:G | N61H | 1.000 |
| 17:81922914:C:A | K60N | 1.000 |
| 17:81922914:C:G | K60N | 1.000 |
| 17:81922915:T:A | K60M | 1.000 |
| 17:81922916:T:C | K60E | 1.000 |
| 17:81922918:A:G | L59P | 1.000 |
| 17:81922918:A:T | L59H | 1.000 |
| 17:81922924:C:G | R57P | 1.000 |
| 17:81922925:G:T | R57S | 1.000 |
| 17:81922930:C:G | R55P | 1.000 |
| 17:81922931:G:T | R55S | 1.000 |
| 17:81922935:C:A | K53N | 1.000 |
dbSNP variants (sampled 300 via entrez): RS1000041849 (17:81919917 A>G), RS1000129030 (17:81930705 A>G), RS1000195754 (17:81925763 G>A,C), RS1000195845 (17:81924020 G>A,T), RS1000254063 (17:81931007 T>G), RS1000360344 (17:81921536 C>T), RS1000573932 (17:81923986 T>G), RS1000692725 (17:81920443 C>T), RS1000936718 (17:81924876 C>A), RS1000962824 (17:81933173 GAA>G), RS1001048844 (17:81921080 G>A,C), RS1001487206 (17:81921913 G>A,T), RS1001909276 (17:81927733 CATG>C), RS1001989055 (17:81923066 C>T), RS1002001150 (17:81927596 G>A)
Disease associations
OMIM: gene MIM:602020 | disease phenotypes:
GenCC curated gene-disease
Mondo (1): hereditary breast ovarian cancer syndrome (MONDO:0003582)
Orphanet (1): Hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer syndrome (Orphanet:145)
HPO phenotypes
0 total (0 of 0 shown, HPO-id order):
GWAS associations
0 associations (top):
MeSH disease descriptors (1)
| Descriptor | Name | Tree numbers |
|---|---|---|
| D061325 | Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome | C04.588.180.483; C04.588.322.455.431; C04.700.517; C12.050.351.500.056.630.705.431; C12.050.351.937.418.685.431; C12.100.250.056.630.705.431; C12.900.418.685.431; C16.320.700.517; C17.800.090.500.483; C19.344.410.431; C19.391.630.705.431 |
Drugs & pharmacology
Drug and pharmacology data
Is drug target: yes
ChEMBL targets (2): CHEMBL5465260 (SINGLE PROTEIN), CHEMBL5483087 (PROTEIN COMPLEX)
PharmGKB: 1 entry (VIP=true, CPIC=false)
ChEMBL bioactivities
2 potent at pChembl≥5 of 2 total, top 2 by pChembl (potency: 10 = 0.1 nM, 6 = 1 µM).
| pChembl | Type | Value | Unit | Molecule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.47 | Kd | 337 | nM | CHEMBL5437633 |
| 5.72 | IC50 | 1900 | nM | CHEMBL1479098 |
PubChem BioAssay actives
2 with measured affinity, of 8 total; 2 most potent distinct compounds. Largely complementary to BindingDB; screening values are coarse (µM, 4 dp), so sub-nM hits tie at the floor.
| Compound | Assay | Type | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (4S)-4-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S,5S,8S,11R,15Z,20R)-20-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(3S)-2-[6-[5-[(3aS,4S,6aR)-2-oxo-1,3,3a,4,6,6a-hexahydrothieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl]pentanoylamino]hexanoylamino]-3-methylpentanoyl]amino]-3-methylbutanoyl]amino]-4-carboxybutanoyl]amino]-4-methylpentanoyl]amino]-4-carboxybutanoyl]amino]-2,8-bis(carboxymethyl)-11,20-dimethyl-5-(2-methylpropyl)-3,6,9,21-tetraoxo-1,4,7,10-tetrazacyclohenicos-15-ene-11-carbonyl]amino]-4-methylpentanoyl]amino]-6-aminohexanoyl]amino]-3-carboxypropanoyl]amino]-4-carboxybutanoyl]amino]-6-aminohexanoyl]amino]-5-amino-5-oxopentanoic acid | 1988076: Binding affinity to human His-tagged MafG assessed as dissociation constant incubated for 10 mins by SPR analysis | kd | 0.3370 | uM |
| 2-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-N-[5-methyl-4-[1-(2-methylbenzoyl)-2,3-dihydroindol-5-yl]-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]acetamide | 2130465: Inhibition of NRF2/MAFG (unknown origin) heterodimerization using fluorescein-labeled ARE DNA duplex as substrate preincubated for 1 hr followed by substrate addition measured after 1 hr by FP assay | ic50 | 1.9000 | uM |
CTD chemical–gene interactions
137 total (human), top 30 by PubMed support.
| Chemical | Actions (top 5) | PubMed papers |
|---|---|---|
| sodium arsenite | increases expression, increases activity, affects expression, affects binding, increases reaction (+1 more) | 9 |
| Tobacco Smoke Pollution | increases expression | 7 |
| Air Pollutants | decreases expression, affects cotreatment, increases abundance, affects expression, increases expression | 5 |
| Cyclosporine | affects cotreatment, increases expression | 5 |
| bisphenol A | affects expression, decreases expression, increases expression, affects cotreatment, increases abundance | 3 |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | increases expression, increases methylation | 3 |
| Valproic Acid | affects expression, increases expression, increases methylation | 3 |
| Cadmium Chloride | increases expression | 3 |
| Particulate Matter | increases abundance, increases expression, affects cotreatment | 3 |
| methylmercuric chloride | increases expression | 2 |
| diethyl maleate | increases expression | 2 |
| sulforaphane | affects expression, increases expression | 2 |
| cupric chloride | increases expression | 2 |
| cadmium sulfate | increases expression | 2 |
| mercuric bromide | increases expression, affects cotreatment | 2 |
| bardoxolone methyl | affects expression, decreases expression | 2 |
| 4-(5-benzo(1,3)dioxol-5-yl-4-pyridin-2-yl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)benzamide | affects cotreatment, increases expression | 2 |
| Aerosols | increases expression | 2 |
| Amiodarone | increases expression | 2 |
| Copper | affects binding, increases expression | 2 |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | affects expression, increases expression | 2 |
| Lead | decreases expression, increases expression | 2 |
| Ozone | affects cotreatment, decreases expression, increases abundance, affects expression | 2 |
| Phenylmercuric Acetate | affects cotreatment, increases expression | 2 |
| Rotenone | decreases expression, increases expression | 2 |
| Tunicamycin | increases expression | 2 |
| beta-Naphthoflavone | increases expression | 2 |
| tert-Butylhydroperoxide | increases expression, increases methylation | 2 |
| p-Chloromercuribenzoic Acid | affects cotreatment, increases expression | 2 |
| Vitamin K 3 | affects expression, increases expression | 2 |
ChEMBL screening assays
6 unique, capped per target: 6 binding
Representative assays (with source publication via chembl_document):
| Assay ID | Type | Description | Source paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEMBL5340993 | Binding | Binding affinity to human His-tagged MafG expressed in Escherichia coli Rosetta (DE3) by immunoprecipitation assay | Stapled Peptides as Direct Inhibitors of Nrf2-sMAF Transcription Factors. — J Med Chem |
Cellosaurus cell lines
1 cell lines: 1 cancer cell line
First 10 cell lines (id-ordered, not curated):
| Cellosaurus | Name | Category | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVCL_AW34 | K562 eGFP-MAFG | Cancer cell line | Female |
Clinical trials (associated diseases)
51 trials via MONDO — disease-level, not drug-specific.
| Trial | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02562170 | PHASE4 | COMPLETED | Protexa® Versus TiLoopBra® in Immediate Breast Reconstruction- A Pilot Study |
| NCT00673335 | PHASE3 | COMPLETED | Letrozole in Preventing Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women With a BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutation |
| NCT00685256 | PHASE3 | COMPLETED | Standard Genetic Counseling With or Without a Decision Guide in Improving Communication Between Mothers Undergoing BRCA1/2 Testing and Their Minor-Age Children |
| NCT03162276 | PHASE3 | UNKNOWN | Trial of Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) Program for BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers |
| NCT00253539 | PHASE2 | COMPLETED | Arzoxifene or Tamoxifen in Preventing Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer |
| NCT00305695 | PHASE2 | COMPLETED | Zoledronate or Observation in Maintaining Bone Mineral Density in Patients Who Are Undergoing Surgery to Remove Both Ovaries |
| NCT00321633 | PHASE2 | COMPLETED | Carboplatin or Docetaxel in Treating Women With Metastatic Genetic Breast Cancer |
| NCT01333748 | PHASE2 | COMPLETED | Search Allelic Imbalance of Expression of BRCA Genes in Hereditary Risk of Breast and/or Ovarian Cancer |
| NCT01367639 | PHASE2 | COMPLETED | Trial of Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) Program for BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers |
| NCT00535119 | PHASE1 | COMPLETED | Veliparib, Carboplatin, and Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Cancer |
| NCT00892736 | PHASE1 | COMPLETED | Veliparib in Treating Patients With Malignant Solid Tumors That Do Not Respond to Previous Therapy |
| NCT03832985 | EARLY_PHASE1 | COMPLETED | Pediatric Reporting of Adult-Onset Genomic Results |
| NCT00005095 | Not specified | RECRUITING | Specimen and Data Study for Ovarian Cancer Early Detection and Prevention |
| NCT00609505 | Not specified | COMPLETED | Telemedicine vs. Face-to-Face Cancer Genetic Counseling |
| NCT01273909 | Not specified | UNKNOWN | Outcomes After Perforator Flap Reconstruction for Breast Reconstruction and/or Lymphedema Treatment |
| NCT01445275 | Not specified | WITHDRAWN | Cost of Cancer Risk Management in Women at Elevated Genetic Risk for Ovarian Cancer Who Participated on GOG-0199 |
| NCT01608074 | Not specified | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Radical Fimbriectomy for Young BRCA Mutation Carriers |
| NCT02087592 | Not specified | COMPLETED | Feasibility of Lifestyle Intervention in BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers |
| NCT02302742 | Not specified | RECRUITING | Triple Negative Breast Cancer and Germline Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Mutation Carrier Registry |
| NCT02324062 | Not specified | COMPLETED | Cancer Genetics Hereditary Cancer Panel Testing |
| NCT02516540 | Not specified | UNKNOWN | Efficacy of Lifestyle Intervention in BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers |
| NCT02653105 | Not specified | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Women at Risk of Breast Cancer and OLFM4 |
| NCT02705924 | Not specified | TERMINATED | Impact of a Psychoeducational Intervention on Expectations and Coping in Young Women Exposed to a High HBOC Risk |
| NCT02760849 | Not specified | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Surgery in Preventing Ovarian Cancer in Patients With Genetic Mutations |
| NCT02786147 | Not specified | COMPLETED | Identification and Referral of Women at Risk for Hereditary Breast/Ovarian Cancer |
| NCT02956681 | Not specified | COMPLETED | Statewide Communication to Reach Diverse Low Income Women |
| NCT03015376 | Not specified | UNKNOWN | Inherited Susceptible Genes Among Epithelial Ovarian Cancer |
| NCT03050268 | Not specified | RECRUITING | Familial Investigations of Childhood Cancer Predisposition |
| NCT03075540 | Not specified | COMPLETED | Enhancing At-risk Latina Women’s Use of Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer |
| NCT03124212 | Not specified | RECRUITING | Cascade Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast/Ovarian Cancer and Lynch Syndrome in Switzerland |
| NCT03246841 | Not specified | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Investigation of Tumour Spectrum of Germline Mutations in Breast and Ovarian Cancer Genes. |
| NCT03294343 | Not specified | UNKNOWN | Risk-Reducing Surgeries for Hereditary Ovarian Cancer |
| NCT03421327 | Not specified | COMPLETED | Genetic Risk: Whether, When, and How to Tell Adolescents |
| NCT03510689 | Not specified | COMPLETED | Genetics and Heart Health After Cancer Therapy |
| NCT03511690 | Not specified | COMPLETED | Testing an Intelligent Tutoring System to Enhance Genetic Risk Assessment |
| NCT03784859 | Not specified | COMPLETED | Tissue Expansion in Breast Reconstruction Without Drains |
| NCT03979612 | Not specified | UNKNOWN | Evaluation of the Adhesion to the GENEPY Network |
| NCT04197856 | Not specified | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Direct Information to At-risk Relatives |
| NCT04407611 | Not specified | COMPLETED | Scalable Communication Modalities for Returning Genetic Research Results |
| NCT04508764 | Not specified | TERMINATED | Implementation of the Families Accelerating Cascade Testing Toolkit (FACTT) for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer and Lynch Syndrome |
Related Atlas pages
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