AXIN1

UniProt ID: O15169
Organism: Homo sapiens
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Gene Description

AXIN1 (Axis inhibition protein 1) is a cytosolic scaffold protein that serves as the core component of the beta-catenin destruction complex, which also includes APC, GSK3B, and CK1. AXIN1 coordinates the phosphorylation and subsequent ubiquitination of beta-catenin, thereby negatively regulating the canonical Wnt signaling pathway. Key functional domains include: an N-terminal tankyrase-binding motif, an RGS domain for APC binding, a GSK3B-binding helix (aa 383-400), a beta-catenin binding region, and a C-terminal DIX domain that mediates polymerization and formation of cytoplasmic condensates ("degradasomes"). AXIN1 is regulated by tankyrase-mediated ADP-ribosylation followed by RNF146-dependent ubiquitination and degradation. Loss-of-function mutations in AXIN1 are associated with hepatocellular carcinoma due to aberrant Wnt pathway activation. AXIN1 also has secondary roles in TGF-beta signaling (promoting Smad7 degradation via Arkadia) and JNK signaling, and participates in the AXIN1-HIPK2-TP53 complex upon UV irradiation.

Existing Annotations Review

GO Term Evidence Action Reason
GO:0060090 molecular adaptor activity
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 functions as a molecular adaptor/scaffold by bringing together components of the beta-catenin destruction complex (GSK3B, APC, CK1, beta-catenin). This adaptor function is directly demonstrated in PMID:9601641 and is the core function of AXIN1.
Reason: IBA annotation is well-supported. AXIN1 is defined as a scaffold protein that coordinates assembly of the destruction complex [PMID:9601641]. Multiple experimental studies confirm this adaptor function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9601641
Axin acts as a scaffold upon which APC, beta-catenin and GSK3 beta assemble to coordinate the regulation of beta-catenin signaling.
file:human/AXIN1/AXIN1-deep-research-falcon.md
model: Edison Scientific Literature
GO:0019901 protein kinase binding
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 binds to protein kinases GSK3B (through a defined alpha-helix at aa 383-400) and CK1, which are essential for its function in the destruction complex.
Reason: AXIN1 directly binds GSK3B and CK1 kinases as part of its scaffold function. The GSK3B-binding helix is structurally characterized [PDB:1O9U]. This is a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9601641
Human Axin (hAxin) binds directly to beta-catenin, GSK3 beta, and APC in vitro, and the endogenous proteins are found in a complex in cells.
GO:0090090 negative regulation of canonical Wnt signaling pathway
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Negative regulation of canonical Wnt signaling is THE core function of AXIN1. By scaffolding the destruction complex, AXIN1 promotes beta-catenin phosphorylation and degradation, thereby restraining Wnt target gene transcription.
Reason: This is the primary biological function of AXIN1, extensively documented in the literature and supported by genetic and biochemical evidence. Loss of AXIN1 function leads to elevated beta-catenin and Wnt pathway activation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9601641
Overexpression of hAxin strongly promoted the downregulation of wild-type beta-catenin in colon cancer cells
PMID:10644691
PP2C expression relieves Axin-mediated repression of LEF-1-dependent transcription
GO:0005634 nucleus
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 is predominantly cytoplasmic but can translocate to the nucleus under specific conditions such as UV irradiation (where it colocalizes with DAXX in the AXIN1-HIPK2-TP53 complex).
Reason: Nuclear localization is documented experimentally [PMID:12072559, PMID:21383061]. While not the primary site of AXIN1 function, it represents a real localization pattern.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12072559
Subcellular distribution of Wnt pathway proteins in normal and neoplastic colon
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 can localize to the plasma membrane, particularly during Wnt signaling when it is recruited to LRP5/6 receptors. Membrane localization is regulated by MACF1.
Reason: Plasma membrane localization is consistent with AXIN1's role in Wnt signalosome assembly and its interaction with LRP5/6 co-receptors upon Wnt stimulation. Documented by immunohistochemistry in PMID:12072559.
GO:0008013 beta-catenin binding
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 directly binds beta-catenin through a defined binding region (aa 434-502). This interaction is essential for AXIN1's function in promoting beta-catenin phosphorylation and degradation.
Reason: Beta-catenin binding is a core molecular function of AXIN1, well-documented experimentally.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9601641
Human Axin (hAxin) binds directly to beta-catenin, GSK3 beta, and APC in vitro
GO:0030877 beta-catenin destruction complex
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 is a core component of the beta-catenin destruction complex. It serves as the central scaffold that brings together APC, GSK3B, CK1, and beta-catenin.
Reason: Membership in the beta-catenin destruction complex is THE defining characteristic of AXIN1 function. This is extensively documented in the literature.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9601641
Axin acts as a scaffold upon which APC, beta-catenin and GSK3 beta assemble
GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 binds to E3 ubiquitin ligases including RNF111 (Arkadia) and RNF146. The RNF111 interaction promotes Smad7 degradation. RNF146 binding leads to AXIN1 ubiquitination following ADP-ribosylation by tankyrase.
Reason: Ubiquitin ligase binding is functionally important for both AXIN1's role in promoting Smad7 degradation and for AXIN1's own regulation via the tankyrase-RNF146 axis.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16601693
Axin activates TGF-beta signaling by forming a multimeric complex consisting of Smad7 and ubiquitin E3 ligase Arkadia
GO:0032436 positive regulation of proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 promotes the proteasomal degradation of beta-catenin by facilitating its phosphorylation, which leads to recognition by beta-TrCP E3 ligase and ubiquitination.
Reason: This accurately describes AXIN1's downstream effect on beta-catenin, which is targeted for proteasomal degradation after being phosphorylated by the destruction complex.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9601641
Overexpression of hAxin strongly promoted the downregulation of wild-type beta-catenin
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 self-associates (homodimerizes) through its DIX domain. This polymerization is important for formation of cytoplasmic condensates/degradasomes.
Reason: AXIN1 homodimerization/polymerization via the DIX domain is well-documented and functionally important for destruction complex assembly and condensate formation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10811618
Structural basis of the Axin-adenomatous polyposis coli interaction
GO:0048468 cell development
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: AXIN1's role in Wnt signaling regulation impacts cell development processes. Wnt signaling is a major developmental pathway.
Reason: While AXIN1 clearly affects developmental processes through Wnt pathway regulation, "cell development" is a broad pleiotropic outcome rather than a direct molecular function. The core function is Wnt pathway regulation; developmental effects are downstream.
GO:0070411 I-SMAD binding
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 binds to inhibitory SMADs including SMAD7. This interaction promotes Smad7 degradation via Arkadia (RNF111) and enhances TGF-beta signaling.
Reason: I-SMAD (Smad7) binding is experimentally validated [PMID:16601693, PMID:18593713] and represents a legitimate secondary function of AXIN1 as a scaffold in TGF-beta signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16601693
Axin activates TGF-beta signaling by forming a multimeric complex consisting of Smad7 and ubiquitin E3 ligase Arkadia
PMID:18593713
A Smad7-Axin interaction disassociates GSK-3beta and beta-catenin from Axin
GO:0005634 nucleus
IEA
GO_REF:0000044
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation from UniProt subcellular location mapping. Nuclear localization has experimental support.
Reason: Consistent with IBA annotation above and IDA evidence from PMID:12072559 and PMID:21383061.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasmic localization is the predominant localization for AXIN1 and the site of destruction complex function.
Reason: AXIN1 is primarily cytoplasmic where it forms the destruction complex. Well-supported by multiple experimental studies.
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: Plasma membrane localization is consistent with AXIN1's recruitment to Wnt receptors.
Reason: Consistent with IBA annotation above and experimental evidence.
GO:0006915 apoptotic process
IEA
GO_REF:0000043
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: This IEA annotation is derived from UniProt keyword KW-0053 (Apoptosis). UniProt notes AXIN1 as a "Component of the AXIN1-HIPK2-TP53 complex which controls cell growth, apoptosis and development" and that AXIN1 "Facilitates the phosphorylation of TP53 by HIPK2 upon ultraviolet irradiation." However, this represents a secondary/pleiotropic function rather than AXIN1's core function.
Reason: AXIN1's core function is as a scaffold in the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway. While AXIN1 participates in the AXIN1-HIPK2-TP53 complex that can influence apoptosis upon UV irradiation, this is a secondary function. The deep research document makes no mention of apoptosis as a primary function. Any apoptotic effects are likely downstream/pleiotropic consequences of Wnt pathway modulation or secondary functions in stress response, not the core biochemical function of the protein.
GO:0016020 membrane
IEA
GO_REF:0000044
ACCEPT
Summary: Generic membrane localization. AXIN1 can associate with the plasma membrane.
Reason: While more specific than needed (plasma membrane is more informative), not incorrect.
GO:0016055 Wnt signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000043
MODIFY
Summary: AXIN1 is involved in the Wnt signaling pathway as a negative regulator.
Reason: While technically correct, this term is too broad. AXIN1 specifically negatively regulates canonical Wnt signaling. The more specific term GO:0090090 (negative regulation of canonical Wnt signaling pathway) is already present and preferred.
GO:0030178 negative regulation of Wnt signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 negatively regulates Wnt signaling. This is accurate but less specific than the canonical Wnt pathway annotation.
Reason: Correct annotation. AXIN1 is primarily known for regulating canonical Wnt signaling, but this broader term is acceptable as IEA.
GO:0090090 negative regulation of canonical Wnt signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000002
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation from InterPro domain mapping (Axin-like family). This correctly captures the core function.
Reason: Core function of AXIN1, supported by domain analysis and experimental evidence.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:10481074
A GSK3-binding peptide from FRAT1 selectively inhibits the G...
MODIFY
Summary: Interaction with GSK3B demonstrated via GSK3-binding peptide studies.
Reason: "Protein binding" is too generic. The interaction is specifically with GSK3B, which is better captured by GO:0019901 (protein kinase binding) or more specifically GO:0120283 (protein serine/threonine kinase binding).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10481074
A GSK3-binding peptide from FRAT1 selectively inhibits the GSK3-catalysed phosphorylation of axin and beta-catenin.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:10644691
Protein phosphatase 2Calpha dephosphorylates axin and activa...
MODIFY
Summary: Interaction with PP2CA (PPM1A) demonstrated - protein phosphatase that dephosphorylates AXIN1.
Reason: The specific interaction is with a protein phosphatase. A more informative term would be appropriate if one exists for phosphatase binding.
Proposed replacements: enzyme binding
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10644691
Protein phosphatase 2Calpha dephosphorylates axin and activates LEF-1-dependent transcription.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:10811618
Structural basis of the Axin-adenomatous polyposis coli inte...
MODIFY
Summary: Structural characterization of AXIN1-APC interaction. The paper provides crystal structure of the Axin-APC interaction interface.
Reason: The specific interaction is with APC tumor suppressor. While no specific "APC binding" term exists, this interaction is functionally important for destruction complex assembly.
Proposed replacements: protein domain specific binding
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10811618
Structural basis of the Axin-adenomatous polyposis coli interaction.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11738041
The structure of phosphorylated GSK-3beta complexed with a p...
MODIFY
Summary: Structure of phosphorylated GSK3B with FRATtide peptide that inhibits beta-catenin phosphorylation; context involves AXIN1-GSK3B interaction.
Reason: Interaction with GSK3B is specifically protein kinase binding.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11738041
The structure of phosphorylated GSK-3beta complexed with a peptide, FRATtide, that inhibits beta-catenin phosphorylation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16169070
A human protein-protein interaction network: a resource for ...
ACCEPT
Summary: High-throughput protein-protein interaction network study.
Reason: Generic protein binding from large-scale study. While less informative, not incorrect. Multiple specific interactions were identified.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16169070
A human protein-protein interaction network: a resource for annotating the proteome.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16293619
Thermodynamics of beta-catenin-ligand interactions: the role...
MODIFY
Summary: Study of beta-catenin-ligand interactions including AXIN1.
Reason: The specific interaction is with beta-catenin, which has a specific binding term.
Proposed replacements: beta-catenin binding
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16293619
2005 Nov 17. Thermodynamics of beta-catenin-ligand interactions: the roles of the N- and C-terminal tails in modulating binding affinity.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16601693
Axin is a scaffold protein in TGF-beta signaling that promot...
MODIFY
Summary: Interaction with SMAD7 and RNF111 (Arkadia) demonstrated.
Reason: The specific interactions are with SMAD7 (I-SMAD binding) and RNF111 (ubiquitin ligase binding), which are captured by more specific terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16601693
Apr 6. Axin is a scaffold protein in TGF-beta signaling that promotes degradation of Smad7 by Arkadia.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17318175
Protein phosphatase 1 regulates assembly and function of the...
MODIFY
Summary: Study of PP1 regulation of the destruction complex; demonstrates AXIN1-PP1CA and AXIN1-GSK3A/B interactions.
Reason: Specific kinase and phosphatase interactions are documented.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17318175
Feb 22. Protein phosphatase 1 regulates assembly and function of the beta-catenin degradation complex.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17318191
Bcr-Abl stabilizes beta-catenin in chronic myeloid leukemia ...
MODIFY
Summary: Study of Bcr-Abl effects on beta-catenin stabilization; AXIN1 interactions with beta-catenin and GSK3B.
Reason: Specific interactions with beta-catenin and GSK3B are better captured by specific terms.
Proposed replacements: beta-catenin binding
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17318191
Bcr-Abl stabilizes beta-catenin in chronic myeloid leukemia through its tyrosine phosphorylation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17510365
Wilms tumor suppressor WTX negatively regulates WNT/beta-cat...
ACCEPT
Summary: Study of WTX (AMER1) negative regulation of Wnt signaling; interactions with multiple destruction complex components.
Reason: Multiple interactions demonstrated; generic protein binding acceptable.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17510365
Wilms tumor suppressor WTX negatively regulates WNT/beta-catenin signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17601533
Two functionally distinct Axin-like proteins regulate canoni...
ACCEPT
Summary: Study in C. elegans of Axin-like proteins.
Reason: Interaction with GSK3B ortholog demonstrated.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17601533
2007 Jun 6. Two functionally distinct Axin-like proteins regulate canonical Wnt signaling in C.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:18786926
Identification of a link between the SAMP repeats of adenoma...
ACCEPT
Summary: Study of DDEF (ASAP1) interaction with APC SAMP repeats.
Reason: Context involves AXIN1 interactions in the APC complex.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18786926
2008 Sep 11. Identification of a link between the SAMP repeats of adenomatous polyposis coli tumor suppressor and the Src homology 3 domain of DDEF.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19131971
The Axin1 scaffold protein promotes formation of a degradati...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 promotes c-Myc degradation by scaffolding a destruction complex for c-Myc.
Reason: Demonstrates AXIN1-MYC interaction as part of a c-Myc degradation complex.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19131971
The Axin1 scaffold protein promotes formation of a degradation complex for c-Myc.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19166851
Kaiso is a bimodal modulator for Wnt/beta-catenin signaling.
MODIFY
Summary: Kaiso as a bimodal modulator for Wnt signaling; AXIN1-beta-catenin interactions.
Reason: Specific interaction with beta-catenin.
Proposed replacements: beta-catenin binding
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19166851
2009 Jan 21. Kaiso is a bimodal modulator for Wnt/beta-catenin signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19202075
Beta-arrestin links endothelin A receptor to beta-catenin si...
ACCEPT
Summary: Beta-arrestin links endothelin A receptor to beta-catenin signaling; AXIN1 interactions.
Reason: Multiple interactions in Wnt signaling context.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19202075
Beta-arrestin links endothelin A receptor to beta-catenin signaling to induce ovarian cancer cell invasion and metastasis.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19249679
Oncogenic function of ATDC in pancreatic cancer through Wnt ...
ACCEPT
Summary: ATDC promotes Wnt signaling by stabilizing beta-catenin; interacts with AXIN1.
Reason: Novel interactor identified.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19249679
Oncogenic function of ATDC in pancreatic cancer through Wnt pathway activation and beta-catenin stabilization.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19303846
Disrupted in schizophrenia 1 regulates neuronal progenitor p...
ACCEPT
Summary: DISC1 regulates neuronal progenitor proliferation via GSK3B-beta-catenin signaling; AXIN1-GSK3B context.
Reason: Destruction complex interactions.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19303846
Disrupted in schizophrenia 1 regulates neuronal progenitor proliferation via modulation of GSK3beta/beta-catenin signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19390532
Axin localizes to the centrosome and is involved in microtub...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 localizes to centrosomes and is involved in microtubule nucleation; interacts with gamma-tubulin.
Reason: Novel function for AXIN1 in microtubule organization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19390532
Axin localizes to the centrosome and is involved in microtubule nucleation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19759537
Tankyrase inhibition stabilizes axin and antagonizes Wnt sig...
MODIFY
Summary: Tankyrase inhibition stabilizes AXIN1; demonstrates AXIN1-tankyrase interaction and its role in AXIN1 turnover.
Reason: Specific interaction with tankyrase (PARP enzyme). Enzyme binding is more appropriate.
Proposed replacements: enzyme binding
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19759537
Tankyrase inhibition stabilizes axin and antagonizes Wnt signalling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20080667
Role of DAB2IP in modulating epithelial-to-mesenchymal trans...
ACCEPT
Summary: DAB2IP modulates EMT; AXIN1 interactions in Wnt context.
Reason: Novel interactor.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20080667
Role of DAB2IP in modulating epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and prostate cancer metastasis.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21057547
AXIN is an essential co-activator for the promyelocytic leuk...
MODIFY
Summary: AXIN1 is an essential co-activator for PML in p53 activation; demonstrates AXIN1-TP53 interaction.
Reason: Specific interaction with p53 (TP53).
Proposed replacements: p53 binding
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21057547
Nov 8. AXIN is an essential co-activator for the promyelocytic leukemia protein in p53 activation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21242974
Methylation by protein arginine methyltransferase 1 increase...
ACCEPT
Summary: PRMT1 methylation increases AXIN1 stability; interactions with beta-catenin and GSK3B.
Reason: Multiple interactions demonstrated.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21242974
Methylation by protein arginine methyltransferase 1 increases stability of Axin, a negative regulator of Wnt signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21245303
Dishevelled interacts with the DIX domain polymerization int...
ACCEPT
Summary: DVL interacts with AXIN1 DIX domain to interfere with beta-catenin regulation.
Reason: AXIN1-DVL interaction through DIX domain polymerization interface.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21245303
Dishevelled interacts with the DIX domain polymerization interface of Axin to interfere with its function in down-regulating Ξ²-catenin.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21988832
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network o...
ACCEPT
Summary: Human liver protein interaction network study.
Reason: Large-scale interaction study.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21988832
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network of the human liver.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:22153077
Structural basis and sequence rules for substrate recognitio...
MODIFY
Summary: Structural basis for tankyrase substrate recognition; AXIN1-TNKS2 interaction.
Reason: Specific interaction with tankyrase TNKS2.
Proposed replacements: enzyme binding
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22153077
Structural basis and sequence rules for substrate recognition by Tankyrase explain the basis for cherubism disease.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:22682247
Wnt signaling through inhibition of Ξ²-catenin degradation in...
ACCEPT
Summary: Wnt signaling through inhibition of beta-catenin degradation in an intact AXIN1 complex.
Reason: Multiple destruction complex interactions.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22682247
Wnt signaling through inhibition of Ξ²-catenin degradation in an intact Axin1 complex.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:22773187
Dual functions of DP1 promote biphasic Wnt-on and Wnt-off st...
ACCEPT
Summary: DP1 promotes biphasic Wnt states during neural patterning; AXIN1 interactions.
Reason: Wnt pathway context.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22773187
Dual functions of DP1 promote biphasic Wnt-on and Wnt-off states during anteroposterior neural patterning.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:23455922
Interlaboratory reproducibility of large-scale human protein...
ACCEPT
Summary: Interlaboratory AP-MS reproducibility study.
Reason: Large-scale interaction study.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23455922
Interlaboratory reproducibility of large-scale human protein-complex analysis by standardized AP-MS.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:23602568
The protein interaction landscape of the human CMGC kinase g...
MODIFY
Summary: CMGC kinase interaction landscape; GSK3A/B interactions.
Reason: Specific kinase interactions.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23602568
2013 Apr 18. The protein interaction landscape of the human CMGC kinase group.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:24976009
YAP/TAZ incorporation in the Ξ²-catenin destruction complex o...
ACCEPT
Summary: YAP/TAZ incorporation in the beta-catenin destruction complex.
Reason: Novel interactions with YAP1 in destruction complex context.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24976009
YAP/TAZ incorporation in the Ξ²-catenin destruction complex orchestrates the Wnt response.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25241761
Using an in situ proximity ligation assay to systematically ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Proximity ligation assay profiling of endogenous protein interactions in Wnt pathway.
Reason: Wnt pathway interactions validated.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25241761
Oct 9. Using an in situ proximity ligation assay to systematically profile endogenous protein-protein interactions in a pathway network.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25873176
TGIF governs a feed-forward network that empowers Wnt signal...
ACCEPT
Summary: TGIF governs a feed-forward network empowering Wnt signaling; AXIN1-TGIF1 interaction.
Reason: Novel interactor in Wnt pathway.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25873176
TGIF governs a feed-forward network that empowers Wnt signaling to drive mammary tumorigenesis.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:26496610
A human interactome in three quantitative dimensions organiz...
ACCEPT
Summary: Human interactome in three quantitative dimensions.
Reason: Large-scale quantitative interactome study.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26496610
Oct 22. A human interactome in three quantitative dimensions organized by stoichiometries and abundances.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:26871637
Widespread Expansion of Protein Interaction Capabilities by ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Alternative splicing expansion of protein interaction capabilities.
Reason: Large-scale splicing-interaction study.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26871637
Widespread Expansion of Protein Interaction Capabilities by Alternative Splicing.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:27098453
WDR26 is a new partner of Axin1 in the canonical Wnt signali...
ACCEPT
Summary: WDR26 is a new partner of AXIN1 in canonical Wnt signaling.
Reason: Novel interactor in Wnt pathway characterized.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27098453
May 3. WDR26 is a new partner of Axin1 in the canonical Wnt signaling pathway.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:29568061
An AP-MS- and BioID-compatible MAC-tag enables comprehensive...
ACCEPT
Summary: AP-MS and BioID compatible MAC-tag for interaction and localization mapping.
Reason: Large-scale interaction study.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:29568061
An AP-MS- and BioID-compatible MAC-tag enables comprehensive mapping of protein interactions and subcellular localizations.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:32707033
Kinase Interaction Network Expands Functional and Disease Ro...
ACCEPT
Summary: Kinase interaction network expands functional and disease roles of kinases.
Reason: Large-scale kinase interaction study.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32707033
2020 Jul 23. Kinase Interaction Network Expands Functional and Disease Roles of Human Kinases.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:32814053
Interactome Mapping Provides a Network of Neurodegenerative ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Interactome mapping of neurodegenerative disease proteins.
Reason: Large-scale interaction study.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32814053
Interactome Mapping Provides a Network of Neurodegenerative Disease Proteins and Uncovers Widespread Protein Aggregation in Affected Brains.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:33961781
Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling...
ACCEPT
Summary: Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific interactome remodeling.
Reason: Large-scale interaction study.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:33961781
2021 May 6. Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the human interactome.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:35271311
OpenCell Endogenous tagging for the cartography of human cel...
ACCEPT
Summary: OpenCell endogenous tagging for cellular organization cartography.
Reason: Large-scale localization and interaction study.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:35271311
2022 Mar 11. OpenCell: Endogenous tagging for the cartography of human cellular organization.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:10811618
Structural basis of the Axin-adenomatous polyposis coli inte...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 homodimerization demonstrated in structural study of AXIN1-APC interaction.
Reason: Self-association/homodimerization is important for AXIN1 function and condensate formation via DIX domain.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10811618
Structural basis of the Axin-adenomatous polyposis coli interaction.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:16169070
A human protein-protein interaction network: a resource for ...
ACCEPT
Summary: High-throughput interaction network study includes AXIN1 self-interaction.
Reason: Homodimerization confirmed.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16169070
A human protein-protein interaction network: a resource for annotating the proteome.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:21245303
Dishevelled interacts with the DIX domain polymerization int...
ACCEPT
Summary: DVL-AXIN1 interaction via DIX domain polymerization interface; includes AXIN1 homo-oligomerization.
Reason: Homodimerization via DIX domain demonstrated.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21245303
Dishevelled interacts with the DIX domain polymerization interface of Axin to interfere with its function in down-regulating Ξ²-catenin.
GO:0002039 p53 binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: AXIN1 interacts with TP53 as part of the AXIN1-HIPK2-TP53 complex.
Reason: TP53 binding is demonstrated but represents a secondary function of AXIN1 in stress response, not its core function in Wnt signaling.
GO:0005938 cell cortex
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: Cell cortex localization transferred from mouse ortholog.
Reason: Consistent with AXIN1 localization at cell periphery/plasma membrane.
GO:0008013 beta-catenin binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA from mouse ortholog. Beta-catenin binding is a core function.
Reason: Core function, well-supported by experimental evidence.
GO:0015630 microtubule cytoskeleton
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: AXIN1 has been shown to localize to centrosomes and microtubule organizing centers.
Reason: Microtubule localization is documented [PMID:19390532] but represents a secondary localization/function, not the primary cytoplasmic destruction complex function.
GO:0019901 protein kinase binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA from mouse ortholog. AXIN1 binds GSK3B and CK1 kinases.
Reason: Core function - kinase binding is essential for destruction complex scaffolding.
GO:0019904 protein domain specific binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 binds specific domains including APC SAMP repeats and beta-catenin armadillo repeats.
Reason: AXIN1 binds specific domains of its interaction partners.
GO:0030877 beta-catenin destruction complex
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA from mouse ortholog. Core complex membership.
Reason: Defining characteristic of AXIN1.
GO:0031410 cytoplasmic vesicle
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Cytoplasmic vesicle localization from mouse ortholog.
Reason: May relate to membrane trafficking or Wnt signalosome dynamics, but not a primary localization site for AXIN1 function.
GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation. AXIN1 binds E3 ligases RNF146 and RNF111.
Reason: Important for both AXIN1 regulation (RNF146) and AXIN1 function in Smad7 degradation (RNF111).
GO:0032991 protein-containing complex
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 is part of the beta-catenin destruction complex.
Reason: AXIN1 is part of multiple protein complexes including the destruction complex.
GO:0035591 signaling adaptor activity
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 functions as a signaling adaptor in Wnt and TGF-beta pathways.
Reason: Core function - AXIN1 is a scaffold/adaptor protein.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA from mouse ortholog. AXIN1 homodimerizes via DIX domain.
Reason: Self-association is important for destruction complex function and condensate formation.
GO:0042803 protein homodimerization activity
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 homodimerizes through its DIX domain.
Reason: DIX domain-mediated homodimerization is well-documented.
GO:0046330 positive regulation of JNK cascade
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: AXIN1 activates JNK signaling independently of Wnt signaling.
Reason: JNK activation is a legitimate secondary function of AXIN1 distinct from its Wnt pathway role, but not the core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12192039
I-mfa domain proteins interact with Axin and affect its regulation of the Wnt and c-Jun N-terminal kinase signaling pathways.
GO:0070411 I-SMAD binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA from mouse ortholog. AXIN1 binds SMAD7.
Reason: Experimentally validated [PMID:16601693].
GO:0070412 R-SMAD binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 interaction with R-SMADs including SMAD3.
Reason: Part of AXIN1's role in TGF-beta signaling.
GO:1990756 ubiquitin-like ligase-substrate adaptor activity
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 acts as adaptor bringing together substrates (Smad7, beta-catenin) and E3 ligases.
Reason: AXIN1 bridges substrates to E3 ligases in both Wnt (beta-catenin to beta-TrCP) and TGF-beta (Smad7 to Arkadia) pathways.
GO:1990909 Wnt signalosome
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 is recruited to the Wnt signalosome upon Wnt stimulation.
Reason: Part of AXIN1's role in Wnt signal transduction.
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
IDA
GO_REF:0000052
ACCEPT
Summary: IDA from HPA immunofluorescence data showing nucleoplasm localization.
Reason: AXIN1 can localize to nucleus under certain conditions.
GO:0005730 nucleolus
IDA
GO_REF:0000052
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: IDA from HPA immunofluorescence data showing nucleolus localization.
Reason: Nucleolar localization may be cell type or condition dependent; not the primary site of AXIN1 function.
GO:0043161 proteasome-mediated ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process
NAS
PMID:9601641
Downregulation of beta-catenin by human Axin and its associa...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 promotes proteasomal degradation of beta-catenin as part of the destruction complex function.
Reason: Core function - AXIN1 scaffolds the machinery that leads to beta-catenin ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9601641
Overexpression of hAxin strongly promoted the downregulation of wild-type beta-catenin in colon cancer cells
GO:0043539 protein serine/threonine kinase activator activity
IDA
PMID:9601641
Downregulation of beta-catenin by human Axin and its associa...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 dramatically facilitates GSK3B phosphorylation of APC and beta-catenin by bringing kinase and substrates together.
Reason: Core function - AXIN1 acts as a scaffold to enhance GSK3B kinase activity toward its substrates in the destruction complex.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9601641
hAxin dramatically facilitated the phosphorylation of APC and beta-catenin by GSK3 beta in vitro
GO:0030877 beta-catenin destruction complex
IDA
PMID:18593713
Smad7 stabilizes beta-catenin binding to E-cadherin complex ...
ACCEPT
Summary: IDA evidence for destruction complex membership from study of Smad7-Axin interaction.
Reason: Core complex membership.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18593713
2008 Jun 30. Smad7 stabilizes beta-catenin binding to E-cadherin complex and promotes cell-cell adhesion.
GO:0120283 protein serine/threonine kinase binding
IPI
PMID:18593713
Smad7 stabilizes beta-catenin binding to E-cadherin complex ...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 binds GSK3B as demonstrated in this study.
Reason: GSK3B binding is a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18593713
2008 Jun 30. Smad7 stabilizes beta-catenin binding to E-cadherin complex and promotes cell-cell adhesion.
GO:1904885 beta-catenin destruction complex assembly
IDA
PMID:18593713
Smad7 stabilizes beta-catenin binding to E-cadherin complex ...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 is required for assembly of the destruction complex.
Reason: Core function - AXIN1 is the central scaffold for destruction complex assembly.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18593713
2008 Jun 30. Smad7 stabilizes beta-catenin binding to E-cadherin complex and promotes cell-cell adhesion.
GO:0031398 positive regulation of protein ubiquitination
IMP
PMID:16601693
Axin is a scaffold protein in TGF-beta signaling that promot...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 promotes Smad7 ubiquitination by recruiting Arkadia E3 ligase.
Reason: Demonstrated function in TGF-beta signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16601693
Axin and Arkadia cooperate with each other in promoting Smad7 ubiquitination
GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding
IPI
PMID:16601693
Axin is a scaffold protein in TGF-beta signaling that promot...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 binds Arkadia (RNF111) E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Interaction with E3 ligases is important for AXIN1 function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16601693
Axin activates TGF-beta signaling by forming a multimeric complex consisting of Smad7 and ubiquitin E3 ligase Arkadia
GO:1990756 ubiquitin-like ligase-substrate adaptor activity
IMP
PMID:16601693
Axin is a scaffold protein in TGF-beta signaling that promot...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 acts as adaptor bringing Smad7 substrate to Arkadia E3 ligase.
Reason: Scaffold/adaptor function between substrate and E3 ligase.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16601693
Axin is a scaffold protein in TGF-beta signaling that promotes degradation of Smad7 by Arkadia
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-195275
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome pathway for phosphorylation of APC in the destruction complex.
Reason: Cytosolic localization is the primary site of AXIN1 function in the destruction complex.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-195280
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - dissociation of beta-catenin from Axin and association with phospho-APC.
Reason: Cytosolic localization is primary.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-195283
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - GSK3 phosphorylation of beta-catenin at Ser37.
Reason: Cytosolic destruction complex function.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-195287
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - GSK3 phosphorylation of beta-catenin at Thr41.
Reason: Cytosolic destruction complex function.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-195300
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - GSK3 phosphorylation of beta-catenin at Ser33.
Reason: Cytosolic destruction complex function.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-195304
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Association of beta-catenin with destruction complex.
Reason: Cytosolic destruction complex function.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-195318
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - CK1alpha phosphorylation of beta-catenin at Ser45.
Reason: Cytosolic destruction complex function.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2130279
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Beta-catenin association with SCF(beta-TrCP) complex.
Reason: Cytosolic destruction complex function.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2130282
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Degradation of ubiquitinated beta-catenin.
Reason: Cytosolic destruction complex function.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2130286
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Multi-ubiquitination of phospho-beta-catenin.
Reason: Cytosolic destruction complex function.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5229343
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - AXIN phosphorylation in destruction complex.
Reason: Cytosolic destruction complex function.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5339713
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Misspliced GSK3beta mutants stabilize beta-catenin.
Reason: Cytosolic context for Wnt signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21087614
Critical scaffolding regions of the tumor suppressor Axin1 a...
ACCEPT
Summary: Study of natively unfolded scaffolding regions of AXIN1; interaction with GSK3B demonstrated.
Reason: Structural characterization of AXIN1 interactions.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21087614
2010 Nov 16. Critical scaffolding regions of the tumor suppressor Axin1 are natively unfolded.
GO:0008013 beta-catenin binding
IPI
PMID:21087614
Critical scaffolding regions of the tumor suppressor Axin1 a...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1-beta-catenin interaction demonstrated in structural study.
Reason: Core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21087614
2010 Nov 16. Critical scaffolding regions of the tumor suppressor Axin1 are natively unfolded.
GO:0060090 molecular adaptor activity
IDA
PMID:21087614
Critical scaffolding regions of the tumor suppressor Axin1 a...
ACCEPT
Summary: IDA evidence for adaptor activity from structural study of AXIN1 scaffolding regions.
Reason: Core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21087614
2010 Nov 16. Critical scaffolding regions of the tumor suppressor Axin1 are natively unfolded.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:28546513
The SIAH E3 ubiquitin ligases promote Wnt/Ξ²-catenin signalin...
ACCEPT
Summary: SIAH E3 ligases promote Wnt signaling by mediating AXIN1 degradation; AXIN1-SIAH1/SIAH2 interactions.
Reason: Novel E3 ligase interaction regulating AXIN1 turnover.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28546513
May 25. The SIAH E3 ubiquitin ligases promote Wnt/Ξ²-catenin signaling through mediating Wnt-induced Axin degradation.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-4839734
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - AXIN mutants destabilize destruction complex.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0090090 negative regulation of canonical Wnt signaling pathway
IC
PMID:9601641
Downregulation of beta-catenin by human Axin and its associa...
ACCEPT
Summary: Inferred from Curator based on beta-catenin destruction complex membership.
Reason: Core function, logically inferred from scaffold role in destruction complex.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9601641
Axin acts as a scaffold upon which APC, beta-catenin and GSK3 beta assemble to coordinate the regulation of beta-catenin signaling
GO:0090090 negative regulation of canonical Wnt signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:10644691
Protein phosphatase 2Calpha dephosphorylates axin and activa...
ACCEPT
Summary: IDA evidence showing AXIN1-mediated repression of LEF-1-dependent transcription.
Reason: Core function directly demonstrated.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10644691
PP2C expression relieves Axin-mediated repression of LEF-1-dependent transcription
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:28829046
Twa1/Gid8 is a Ξ²-catenin nuclear retention factor in Wnt sig...
ACCEPT
Summary: GID8 is a beta-catenin nuclear retention factor; AXIN1 interactions with GID8, GSK3B, and beta-catenin.
Reason: Novel interactor GID8 characterized.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28829046
Twa1/Gid8 is a Ξ²-catenin nuclear retention factor in Wnt signaling and colorectal tumorigenesis.
GO:0035591 signaling adaptor activity
TAS
PMID:21799911
Ubiquitin ligase RNF146 regulates tankyrase and Axin to prom...
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from review of RNF146 regulation of tankyrase and AXIN1.
Reason: Core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21799911
Ubiquitin ligase RNF146 regulates tankyrase and Axin to promote Wnt signaling.
GO:0060090 molecular adaptor activity
IDA
PMID:9601641
Downregulation of beta-catenin by human Axin and its associa...
ACCEPT
Summary: Foundational paper demonstrating AXIN1 as scaffold for the destruction complex.
Reason: Core function directly demonstrated.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9601641
Axin acts as a scaffold upon which APC, beta-catenin and GSK3 beta assemble
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:27484798
The A-Kinase Anchoring Protein (AKAP) Glycogen Synthase Kina...
ACCEPT
Summary: GSKIP regulates beta-catenin through interactions with PKA and GSK3B; AXIN1-GSK3B context.
Reason: Destruction complex interactions.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27484798
2016 Aug 2. The A-Kinase Anchoring Protein (AKAP) Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3Ξ² Interaction Protein (GSKIP) Regulates Ξ²-Catenin through Its Interactions with Both Protein Kinase A (PKA) and GSK3Ξ².
GO:0090090 negative regulation of canonical Wnt signaling pathway
IMP
PMID:22899650
LRRK2 functions as a Wnt signaling scaffold, bridging cytoso...
ACCEPT
Summary: LRRK2 functions as Wnt signaling scaffold bridging cytosolic proteins and LRP6; AXIN1 role in Wnt suppression demonstrated by loss-of-function.
Reason: Core function demonstrated by mutant phenotype.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22899650
Aug 16. LRRK2 functions as a Wnt signaling scaffold, bridging cytosolic proteins and membrane-localized LRP6.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-4641129
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - AXIN ubiquitination by SMURF2.
Reason: Cytosolic context for AXIN1 regulation.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-4641256
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Ubiquitinated AXIN degradation.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-3640861
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - RNF146 ubiquitinates ADP-ribosylated AXIN.
Reason: Cytosolic context for AXIN1 regulation.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-3640872
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - USP34 deubiquitinates AXIN1/AXIN2.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-3640874
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Ub-RibC-AXIN degradation by proteasome.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-3640844
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - RNF146 binds RibC-AXIN:TNKS complex.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-3640858
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Tankyrase ADP-ribosylates AXIN.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1504186
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - DVL recruits GSK3beta:AXIN1 to receptor complex.
Reason: Cytosolic context for Wnt signaling.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-195251
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Assembly of the destruction complex.
Reason: Cytosolic localization for destruction complex assembly.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-201677
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Phosphorylation of LRP5/6 cytoplasmic domain.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-201685
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Beta-catenin release from destruction complex.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-3640862
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Tankyrase binds AXIN.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-4641134
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - SMURF2 binds AXIN.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-4791278
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - APC truncation mutants have impaired AXIN binding.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-4827388
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - CTNNB1 S45 mutants not phosphorylated by CK1alpha.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-4839634
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - CTNNB1 S33 mutants not phosphorylated by GSK3beta.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-4839635
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - CTNNB1 S37 mutants not phosphorylated by GSK3beta.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-4839638
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - CTNNB1 T41 mutants not phosphorylated by GSK3beta.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-4839746
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Truncated AMER1 mutants destabilize destruction complex.
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5251555
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - Expression of AXIN1 gene.
Reason: Gene expression context for cytosolic protein.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5368596
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - WNT3A stimulates caveolin-dependent internalization.
Reason: Cytosolic context for Wnt signaling.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8932076
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - AXIN1 gene expression regulated by ESR1 and RUNX1.
Reason: Gene expression context.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-NUL-1458902
ACCEPT
Summary: TAS from Reactome - CK1gamma phosphorylates LRP5/6 (frog model).
Reason: Cytosolic context.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:12192039
I-mfa domain proteins interact with Axin and affect its regu...
ACCEPT
Summary: I-mfa domain proteins (MDFI, MDFIC) interact with AXIN1 and affect Wnt and JNK signaling.
Reason: Novel interactors affecting AXIN1 function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12192039
I-mfa domain proteins interact with Axin and affect its regulation of the Wnt and c-Jun N-terminal kinase signaling pathways.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:21383061
The ubiquitin-specific protease USP34 regulates axin stabili...
ACCEPT
Summary: USP34 regulates AXIN1 stability; nuclear localization observed.
Reason: Nuclear localization documented.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21383061
Mar 7. The ubiquitin-specific protease USP34 regulates axin stability and Wnt/Ξ²-catenin signaling.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:21383061
The ubiquitin-specific protease USP34 regulates axin stabili...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasmic localization observed in USP34-AXIN1 study.
Reason: Primary localization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21383061
Mar 7. The ubiquitin-specific protease USP34 regulates axin stability and Wnt/Ξ²-catenin signaling.
GO:0019899 enzyme binding
IPI
PMID:19759537
Tankyrase inhibition stabilizes axin and antagonizes Wnt sig...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 binds tankyrase (TNKS/TNKS2) enzymes.
Reason: Important for AXIN1 regulation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19759537
Tankyrase inhibition stabilizes axin and antagonizes Wnt signalling.
GO:0019899 enzyme binding
IPI
PMID:21383061
The ubiquitin-specific protease USP34 regulates axin stabili...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 binds USP34 deubiquitinase.
Reason: Important for AXIN1 stability regulation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21383061
Mar 7. The ubiquitin-specific protease USP34 regulates axin stability and Wnt/Ξ²-catenin signaling.
GO:0019899 enzyme binding
IPI
PMID:21478859
RNF146 is a poly(ADP-ribose)-directed E3 ligase that regulat...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 binds RNF146 E3 ligase and tankyrase.
Reason: Important for AXIN1 regulation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21478859
RNF146 is a poly(ADP-ribose)-directed E3 ligase that regulates axin degradation and Wnt signalling.
GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding
IPI
PMID:21478859
RNF146 is a poly(ADP-ribose)-directed E3 ligase that regulat...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 binds RNF146 E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Important for AXIN1 turnover regulation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21478859
RNF146 is a poly(ADP-ribose)-directed E3 ligase that regulates axin degradation and Wnt signalling.
GO:0048471 perinuclear region of cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:19038973
Identification of WNT/beta-CATENIN signaling pathway compone...
ACCEPT
Summary: Perinuclear localization observed in human cumulus cells.
Reason: Localization pattern consistent with cytoplasmic function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19038973
Identification of WNT/beta-CATENIN signaling pathway components in human cumulus cells.
GO:0071944 cell periphery
IDA
PMID:19038973
Identification of WNT/beta-CATENIN signaling pathway compone...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cell periphery localization observed.
Reason: Consistent with membrane recruitment during Wnt signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19038973
Identification of WNT/beta-CATENIN signaling pathway components in human cumulus cells.
GO:0019901 protein kinase binding
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS from mouse ortholog. AXIN1 binds GSK3B and CK1 kinases.
Reason: Core function.
GO:2000060 positive regulation of ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS from mouse ortholog. AXIN1 promotes beta-catenin ubiquitination and degradation.
Reason: Core function.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:17569865
Wnt induces LRP6 signalosomes and promotes dishevelled-depen...
ACCEPT
Summary: Wnt induces LRP6 signalosomes; AXIN1 cytoplasmic localization.
Reason: Primary localization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17569865
Wnt induces LRP6 signalosomes and promotes dishevelled-dependent LRP6 phosphorylation.
GO:0065003 protein-containing complex assembly
IDA
PMID:16601693
Axin is a scaffold protein in TGF-beta signaling that promot...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 promotes assembly of the Smad7-Arkadia complex for TGF-beta signaling.
Reason: AXIN1 scaffolding function in complex assembly.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16601693
Axin activates TGF-beta signaling by forming a multimeric complex consisting of Smad7 and ubiquitin E3 ligase Arkadia
GO:0045732 positive regulation of protein catabolic process
IDA
PMID:9601641
Downregulation of beta-catenin by human Axin and its associa...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 promotes beta-catenin degradation.
Reason: Core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9601641
Overexpression of hAxin strongly promoted the downregulation of wild-type beta-catenin
GO:0030877 beta-catenin destruction complex
IDA
PMID:16188939
The adenomatous polyposis coli protein (APC) exists in two d...
ACCEPT
Summary: IDA evidence for destruction complex membership from study of APC complexes.
Reason: Core complex membership.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16188939
Sep 27. The adenomatous polyposis coli protein (APC) exists in two distinct soluble complexes with different functions.
GO:0030877 beta-catenin destruction complex
IDA
PMID:19759537
Tankyrase inhibition stabilizes axin and antagonizes Wnt sig...
ACCEPT
Summary: Tankyrase inhibition stabilizes AXIN1 in the destruction complex.
Reason: Core complex membership.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19759537
Tankyrase inhibition stabilizes axin and antagonizes Wnt signalling.
GO:0045732 positive regulation of protein catabolic process
IC
PMID:16188939
The adenomatous polyposis coli protein (APC) exists in two d...
ACCEPT
Summary: Inferred from Curator based on destruction complex function.
Reason: Logical inference from scaffold role.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16188939
Sep 27. The adenomatous polyposis coli protein (APC) exists in two distinct soluble complexes with different functions.
GO:0070411 I-SMAD binding
IPI
PMID:16601693
Axin is a scaffold protein in TGF-beta signaling that promot...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 binds SMAD7 in TGF-beta signaling context.
Reason: Experimentally validated.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16601693
Axin activates TGF-beta signaling by forming a multimeric complex consisting of Smad7
GO:0008013 beta-catenin binding
IDA
PMID:10644691
Protein phosphatase 2Calpha dephosphorylates axin and activa...
ACCEPT
Summary: PP2C dephosphorylates AXIN1; beta-catenin binding context demonstrated.
Reason: Core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10644691
Protein phosphatase 2Calpha dephosphorylates axin and activates LEF-1-dependent transcription.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS from mouse ortholog. AXIN1 homodimerizes.
Reason: DIX domain-mediated self-association.
GO:0070016 armadillo repeat domain binding
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 binds armadillo repeats of beta-catenin.
Reason: Structural basis for beta-catenin interaction.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17588722
Htid-1, the human homolog of the Drosophila melanogaster l(2...
ACCEPT
Summary: Htid-1 (DNAJA3) interaction with APC; AXIN1 context.
Reason: APC complex interactions.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17588722
2007 Jun 2. Htid-1, the human homolog of the Drosophila melanogaster l(2)tid tumor suppressor, defines a novel physiological role of APC.
GO:0070411 I-SMAD binding
IPI
PMID:18593713
Smad7 stabilizes beta-catenin binding to E-cadherin complex ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Smad7-AXIN1 interaction in cell adhesion context.
Reason: Validated interaction.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18593713
A Smad7-Axin interaction disassociates GSK-3beta and beta-catenin from Axin
GO:0046332 SMAD binding
IPI
PMID:18593713
Smad7 stabilizes beta-catenin binding to E-cadherin complex ...
ACCEPT
Summary: AXIN1 binds SMAD7.
Reason: Validated interaction.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18593713
2008 Jun 30. Smad7 stabilizes beta-catenin binding to E-cadherin complex and promotes cell-cell adhesion.
GO:0031410 cytoplasmic vesicle
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: ISS from mouse ortholog.
Reason: Secondary localization, not the primary site of function.
GO:0042803 protein homodimerization activity
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS from mouse ortholog. DIX domain-mediated homodimerization.
Reason: Well-supported by experimental data.
GO:0046330 positive regulation of JNK cascade
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: AXIN1 activates JNK signaling independently of Wnt.
Reason: Secondary function of AXIN1 distinct from core Wnt pathway role.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:9601641
Downregulation of beta-catenin by human Axin and its associa...
ACCEPT
Summary: Foundational paper demonstrating AXIN1 interactions with APC, beta-catenin, and GSK3B.
Reason: Multiple core interactions demonstrated.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9601641
Human Axin (hAxin) binds directly to beta-catenin, GSK3 beta, and APC in vitro, and the endogenous proteins are found in a complex in cells
GO:0030877 beta-catenin destruction complex
IDA
PMID:9601641
Downregulation of beta-catenin by human Axin and its associa...
ACCEPT
Summary: Foundational paper demonstrating AXIN1 as scaffold of the destruction complex.
Reason: Core complex membership demonstrated.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9601641
Axin acts as a scaffold upon which APC, beta-catenin and GSK3 beta assemble
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:12072559
Subcellular distribution of Wnt pathway proteins in normal a...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nuclear localization observed in colon tissue.
Reason: AXIN1 can localize to nucleus.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12072559
Subcellular distribution of Wnt pathway proteins in normal and neoplastic colon.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:12072559
Subcellular distribution of Wnt pathway proteins in normal a...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasmic localization in colon tissue.
Reason: Primary localization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12072559
Subcellular distribution of Wnt pathway proteins in normal and neoplastic colon.
GO:0016328 lateral plasma membrane
IDA
PMID:12072559
Subcellular distribution of Wnt pathway proteins in normal a...
ACCEPT
Summary: Lateral plasma membrane localization observed in colon epithelium.
Reason: Tissue-specific membrane localization pattern.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12072559
Subcellular distribution of Wnt pathway proteins in normal and neoplastic colon.

Core Functions

THE core function of AXIN1. As the central scaffold of the beta-catenin destruction complex, AXIN1 coordinates CK1 and GSK3B phosphorylation of beta-catenin, leading to its ubiquitination and degradation, thereby suppressing Wnt target gene transcription.

Supporting Evidence:
  • PMID:9601641
    Axin acts as a scaffold upon which APC, beta-catenin and GSK3 beta assemble to coordinate the regulation of beta-catenin signaling.

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Deep Research

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