Entrez Summary: This gene encodes a bipartite protein with distinct amino- and carboxy-terminal domains. The amino-terminus contains nuclear localization signals and the carboxy-terminus contains numerous consecutive sequences with extensive similarity to proteins in the gelsolin family of actin-binding proteins, which cap, nucleate, and/or sever actin filaments. The gene product is tightly associated with both actin filaments and plasma membranes, suggesting a role as a high-affinity link between the actin cytoskeleton and the membrane. The encoded protein appears to aid in both myosin II assembly during cell spreading and disassembly of focal adhesions. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms of supervillin have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2016].
UniProt Summary: Isoform 1: Forms a high-affinity link between the actin cytoskeleton and the membrane. Is among the first costameric proteins to assemble during myogenesis and it contributes to myogenic membrane structure and differentiation (PubMed:12711699). Appears to be involved in myosin II assembly. May modulate myosin II regulation through MLCK during cell spreading, an initial step in cell migration. May play a role in invadopodial function (PubMed:19109420). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:12711699, ECO:0000269|PubMed:19109420}.
Pfam DomainsGO Terms
Pfam Domains
VHP
Gelsolin
GO Terms
microtubule minus-end
invadopodium
costamere
podosome
positive regulation of cytokinesis
cleavage furrow
positive regulation of cell division
regulation of cytokinesis
skeletal muscle tissue development
skeletal muscle organ development
midbody
regulation of cell division
actin filament binding
actin cytoskeleton
striated muscle tissue development
positive regulation of cell cycle process
muscle organ development
muscle tissue development
positive regulation of cell cycle
focal adhesion
muscle structure development
regulation of cell cycle process
cytoskeleton organization
regulation of cell cycle
tissue development
CRISPR Data
Compound HitMost Correlated Genes in ChemogenomicsTissues where Essential in the Avana Dataset (DepMap 20Q1)