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THAP2
THAP domain containing 2
Chromosome 12 Β· 12q21.1
NCBI Gene: 83591Ensembl: ENSG00000173451.7HGNC: HGNC:20854UniProt: Q9H0W7
21PubMed Papers
20Diseases
0Drugs
0Pathogenic Variants
DATA QUALITY
βœ“ Experimental GO Evidenceβœ“ Swiss-Prot Reviewed
nucleolusnucleusneurodegenerative diseaseresponse to stimulusadverse effectPain
✦AI Summary

THAP2 is a nuclear protein containing a THAP domain that functions as a regulatory target in cellular stress responses and cancer progression. Mechanistically, THAP2 expression is negatively regulated by microRNAs, including miR-100 and miR-99b-5p 12. In prostate cancer, THAP2 is significantly downregulated in metastatic disease compared to localized high-grade carcinoma, suggesting its involvement in controlling cancer progression 3. THAP2 suppression appears context-dependent: in endothelial cells exposed to high glucose stress, THAP2 inhibition by miR-99b-5p-carrying exosomes promotes cell growth, migration, and angiogenic capacity 2, while in prostate cancer, reduced THAP2 levels associate with metastatic transformation 3. The miR-100-mediated downregulation of THAP2 occurs at both mRNA (38% reduction) and protein levels (34-69% reduction) in prostate cancer cell lines 1. These findings indicate THAP2 functions as a context-dependent regulator where its suppression promotes protective angiogenic responses in metabolic stress but may facilitate oncogenic progression in cancer. Further investigation is needed to elucidate THAP2's intrinsic molecular functions and transcriptional roles in these distinct pathological contexts.

Sources cited
1
THAP2 is a target of miR-99b-5p; THAP2 inhibition enhances endothelial cell growth, migration, and tube formation under high glucose stress
PMID: 38357906
2
miR-100 directly targets THAP2; miR-100 exposure reduces THAP2 mRNA and protein expression in prostate cancer cell lines
PMID: 23778488
3
THAP2 expression is significantly higher in localized high-grade prostate cancer compared to metastatic disease; miRNAs including miR-100 regulate THAP2 in prostate cancer progression
PMID: 19372056
⚠Limited data available β€” This gene has 3 indexed publications. Summary and analysis may be incomplete.
Disease Associationsβ“˜20
neurodegenerative diseaseOpen Targets
0.30Weak
adverse effectOpen Targets
0.08Suggestive
response to stimulusOpen Targets
0.08Suggestive
PainOpen Targets
0.08Suggestive
gallbladder diseaseOpen Targets
0.07Suggestive
orofacial cleftOpen Targets
0.06Suggestive
type 2 diabetes mellitusOpen Targets
0.03Suggestive
adrenal cortex carcinomaOpen Targets
0.02Suggestive
diabetes mellitusOpen Targets
0.02Suggestive
liver diseaseOpen Targets
0.02Suggestive
ovarian dysfunctionOpen Targets
0.02Suggestive
psoriasisOpen Targets
0.01Suggestive
AllergyOpen Targets
0.01Suggestive
tuberculosisOpen Targets
0.01Suggestive
neoplasmOpen Targets
0.00Suggestive
urinary bladder carcinomaOpen Targets
0.00Suggestive
squamous cell carcinomaOpen Targets
0.00Suggestive
pachyonychia congenitaOpen Targets
0.00Suggestive
sarcoidosisOpen Targets
0.00Suggestive
spina bifidaOpen Targets
0.00Suggestive
Pathogenic Variants
No pathogenic variants reported on ClinVar for this gene.
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Related Genes
HCFC1Protein interaction98%THAP11Protein interaction89%HCFC2Protein interaction73%
Tissue Expression6 tissues
Bone Marrow
100%
Heart
89%
Brain
77%
Ovary
49%
Liver
38%
Lung
30%
Gene Interaction Network
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THAP2HCFC1THAP11HCFC2
PROTEIN STRUCTURE
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PDB2D8R Β· NMR
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Constraintβ“˜
LOEUFβ“˜
1.14LoF Tolerant
pLIβ“˜
0.00Tolerant
Observed/Expected LoF0.75 [0.51–1.14]
RankingsWhere THAP2 stands among ~20K protein-coding genes
  • #14,036of 20,598
    Most Researched21
  • #11,783of 17,882
    Most Constrained (LOEUF)1.14
Genes detectedTHAP2
Sources retrieved3 papers
Response timeβ€”
πŸ“„ Sources
3
1
Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Exosomal microRNA-99b-5p Promotes Cell Growth of High Glucose-treated Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells by Modulating THAP Domain Containing 2 Expression.
PMID: 38357906
Curr Stem Cell Res Ther Β· 2024
1.00
2
MicroRNA 100: a context dependent miRNA in prostate cancer.
PMID: 23778488
Clinics (Sao Paulo) Β· 2013
0.67
3
Change in expression of miR-let7c, miR-100, and miR-218 from high grade localized prostate cancer to metastasis.
PMID: 19372056
Urol Oncol Β· 2011
0.33