The protein encoded by this gene is a transcription factor in the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway during ER stress. Either as a homodimer or as a heterodimer with ATF6-alpha, the encoded protein binds to the ER stress response element, interacting
miRNAmiRNA information provided by mirtarbase database.
Gene ontology (GO)Gene Ontology (GO) annotations describing the biological processes, molecular functions, and cellular components associated with a gene.
[Cyclic AMP-dependent transcription factor ATF-6 beta]: Precursor of the transcription factor form (Processed cyclic AMP-dependent transcription factor ATF-6 beta), which is embedded in the endoplasmic reticulum membrane (PubMed:11256944). Endop
Evidence Score:★☆☆☆☆ Gene-disease association found in Text Mining only★★☆☆☆ Found in Text Mining and Unknown/Other Associations★★★☆☆ Reported in Unknown/Other Associations across ≥2 Sources★★★★☆ ClinVar: Pathogenic/Likely Pathogenic (<5 Variants)★★★★★ ClinVar: Pathogenic/Likely Pathogenic (≥5 Variants)
Unknown / Other Associations
ClinVar entries with uncertain/conflicting evidence, and associations from other databases
(OMIM, Orphanet, GWAS, etc.) where the gene is not established as causal.
["cGMP-PKG signaling pathway","Longevity regulating pathway","Adrenergic signaling in cardiomyocytes","TNF signaling pathway","Dopaminergic synapse","Insulin secretion","Estrogen signaling pathway","Thyroid hormone synthesis","Aldosterone synthesis and secretion","Relaxin signaling pathway","Cortisol synthesis and secretion","Parathyroid hormone synthesis, secretion and action"]
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Diseases Linked via Similar GenesDiseases curated for genes most similar to ATF6B (see Related Genes above), that are NOT already directly curated for ATF6B itself -- a lead worth checking, not a confirmed association.