This gene encodes a tumor suppressor protein that inhibits DNA synthesis and oncogenic transformation through association with the retinoblastoma 1 protein. The encoded protein also interacts with a complex of other cell cycle regulators to repress cell c
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.
Protein lin-9 homolog (HuLin-9) (hLin-9) (Beta subunit-associated regulator of apoptosis) (TUDOR gene similar protein) (Type I interferon receptor beta chain-associated protein) (pRB-associated protein)
Protein function
Acts as a tumor suppressor. Inhibits DNA synthesis. Its ability to inhibit oncogenic transformation is mediated through its association with RB1. Plays a role in the expression of genes required for the G1/S transition. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:15538
["Cellular senescence","Cyclin E associated events during G1\/S transition ","Cyclin A:Cdk2-associated events at S phase entry","G0 and Early G1","Polo-like kinase mediated events","Transcription of E2F targets under negative control by DREAM complex","G1\/S-Specific Transcription"]
["Cellular senescence","Cyclin E associated events during G1\/S transition ","Cyclin A:Cdk2-associated events at S phase entry","G0 and Early G1","Polo-like kinase mediated events","Transcription of E2F targets under negative control by DREAM complex","G1\/S-Specific Transcription"]
["Cellular senescence","Cyclin E associated events during G1\/S transition ","Cyclin A:Cdk2-associated events at S phase entry","G0 and Early G1","Polo-like kinase mediated events","Transcription of E2F targets under negative control by DREAM complex","G1\/S-Specific Transcription"]
["Cellular senescence","Cyclin E associated events during G1\/S transition ","Cyclin A:Cdk2-associated events at S phase entry","G0 and Early G1","Transcription of E2F targets under negative control by DREAM complex","G1\/S-Specific Transcription"]
["Cellular senescence","Cyclin E associated events during G1\/S transition ","Cyclin A:Cdk2-associated events at S phase entry","G0 and Early G1","Transcription of E2F targets under negative control by DREAM complex","G1\/S-Specific Transcription"]
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Diseases Linked via Similar GenesDiseases curated for genes most similar to LIN9 (see Related Genes above), that are NOT already directly curated for LIN9 itself -- a lead worth checking, not a confirmed association.