C1QBP (also known as p32, gC1qR, HABP1) is a multifunctional, multicompartmental acidic homotrimeric protein with a distinctive donut-shaped structure. It belongs to the MAM33 family and localizes predominantly to the mitochondrial matrix, with additional pools at the cell surface, cytoplasm, and nucleus. The two primary core functions are: (1) mitochondrial translation support through binding mitochondrial RNAs (including m5C-modified RNAs) and association with mitoribosomes, essential for OXPHOS and cellular metabolic fitness; and (2) cell-surface receptor function for complement C1q (gC1qR), binding the globular heads of C1q to modulate complement activation and immune signaling. Biallelic C1QBP mutations cause combined oxidative phosphorylation deficiency 33 (COXPD33), confirming its essential mitochondrial role.
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GO:0005634
nucleus
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP has been documented in the nucleus in specific contexts, including nuclear localization with POLGARF (PMID:32958672), translocation during HCMV infection (deep research), and co-localization with CBF-B for transcriptional corepression (PMID:15243141).
Reason: Nuclear localization is well-documented though it represents a minor pool compared to mitochondria. The protein can function in the nucleus as a transcriptional corepressor and during viral infection.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15243141
Cellular localization by immunofluorescence staining revealed that p32 is present in the cell throughout the cytosol and nucleus, whereas CBF is present primarily in the nucleus. A portion of the p32 colocalizes with CBF-B in the nucleus.
PMID:11083468
P32 (gClq-R) reactivity is also present... in nuclei of splenic lymphocytes
file:human/C1QBP/C1QBP-deep-research-falcon.md
model: Edison Scientific Literature
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GO:0042256
cytosolic ribosome assembly
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP participates in ribosome biogenesis by regulating binding of Nop52 and fibrillarin to preribosome particles (PMID:21536856). This involves the exchange of FBL for RRP1 in association with pre-ribosome particles.
Reason: Supported by direct experimental evidence showing C1QBP involvement in ribosome maturation processes, though this is likely a secondary function compared to mitochondrial roles.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21536856
Splicing factor 2-associated protein p32 participates in ribosome biogenesis by regulating the binding of Nop52 and fibrillarin to preribosome particles.
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GO:0001849
complement component C1q complex binding
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP was originally identified as the receptor for the globular heads of complement C1q (gC1qR). This is a core function supported by extensive literature (PMID:8195709, deep research from Ghebrehiwet 2024).
Reason: This is one of the two primary core functions of C1QBP. The protein binds specifically to the globular heads of C1q, modulating complement activation and immune signaling at the cell surface.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8195709
This protein designated gC1q-R, was first isolated from Raji cells and was found to bind to the globular "heads" of C1q molecules
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GO:0003714
transcription corepressor activity
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP interacts with NF-YB (CBF-B) and inhibits CBF-mediated transcription activation in vitro (PMID:15243141). This represents a non-core secondary function.
Reason: While experimentally supported, transcriptional corepression is not a core function of C1QBP. The primary functions are mitochondrial translation support and C1q receptor activity. This represents a secondary role when C1QBP is present in the nucleus.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15243141
p32 specifically inhibits CBF-mediated transcription activation. Altogether, our study identified p32 as a novel and specific corepressor of CBF-mediated transcription activation in vitro.
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GO:0005886
plasma membrane
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP localizes to the plasma membrane as a peripheral membrane protein on the extracellular side, where it functions as the gC1qR receptor (PMID:8195709, PMID:8662673, PMID:12574814).
Reason: Cell surface localization is well-established and critical for the receptor function of C1QBP in binding C1q, kininogens, and other plasma proteins.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11083468
strong P32 (gClq-R) reactivity is also present... on the cell surface of microvascular endothelial cells in pancreas and kidney
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GO:0009986
cell surface
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP is present at the cell surface where it acts as a receptor for C1q and kininogens. Surface expression is enhanced upon platelet and monocyte activation (PMID:12574814).
Reason: Cell surface localization is essential for C1QBP's receptor functions in complement and kinin pathways.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11083468
strong P32 (gClq-R) reactivity is also present... on the cell surface of pancreatic acinar cells... on the cell surface of microvascular endothelial cells
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GO:0030449
regulation of complement activation
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP regulates complement activation by binding to the globular heads of C1q, thereby inhibiting C1 activation (PMID:8195709). This is a core function of the protein.
Reason: This is a well-established core function directly linked to C1QBP's role as the gC1qR receptor.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8195709
This protein designated gC1q-R, was first isolated from Raji cells and was found to bind to the globular "heads" of C1q molecules
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GO:0030984
kininogen binding
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP binds kininogen as part of its receptor function at the cell surface (PMID:8662673). In complex with KRT1, it serves as a high-affinity receptor for kininogen-1/HMWK.
Reason: Kininogen binding is a core receptor function of C1QBP, positioning it at the intersection of complement and kinin pathways.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8662673
Isolation and characterization of the kininogen-binding protein p33 from endothelial cells. Identity with the gC1q receptor.
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GO:0048025
negative regulation of mRNA splicing, via spliceosome
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP (p32) regulates RNA splicing by inhibiting ASF/SF2 RNA binding and phosphorylation (PMID:10022843). This is a well-characterized secondary function.
Reason: While experimentally validated, splicing regulation is not a core function of C1QBP. The primary functions are mitochondrial translation support and complement receptor activity. C1QBP was originally co-purified with SF2 but its role is regulatory rather than essential.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10022843
p32 inhibits ASF/SF2 function as both a splicing enhancer and splicing repressor protein by preventing stable ASF/SF2 interaction with RNA... p32 functions as an ASF/SF2 inhibitory factor, regulating ASF/SF2 RNA binding and phosphorylation.
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GO:0002250
adaptive immune response
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IEA
GO_REF:0000043 |
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED |
Summary: Annotation based on UniProt keyword mapping (Adaptive immunity). C1QBP is involved in immune modulation through its C1q receptor function but is not directly part of adaptive immunity machinery.
Reason: C1QBP modulates immune responses through complement pathway but is not directly involved in adaptive immune response mechanisms. The annotation is too general and imprecise.
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GO:0002376
immune system process
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IEA
GO_REF:0000043 |
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED |
Summary: Very broad term based on UniProt keyword. C1QBP participates in immune processes through complement modulation but this term is too general.
Reason: While technically accurate that C1QBP participates in immune processes through complement and kinin pathways, this annotation is too broad to be informative. More specific annotations (complement activation, C1q binding) better capture its function.
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GO:0005576
extracellular region
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IEA
GO_REF:0000044 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP can be secreted by activated lymphocytes and released from tumor cells as a soluble form (deep research).
Reason: Secretion is documented in specific contexts (activated lymphocytes, tumor cells), supporting extracellular localization.
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GO:0005634
nucleus
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IEA
GO_REF:0000044 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Duplicate of IBA annotation. Nuclear localization is documented.
Reason: Consistent with IBA annotation and experimental evidence. Nuclear pools exist under specific conditions.
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GO:0005730
nucleolus
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IEA
GO_REF:0000044 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP localizes to the nucleolus when coexpressed with POLGARF (PMID:32958672). This is a conditional localization.
Reason: Nucleolar localization is supported by experimental evidence, though it requires interaction with POLGARF to prevent C1QBP maturation.
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
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IEA
GO_REF:0000120 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytoplasmic pools of C1QBP are documented (PMID:15243141, PMID:11083468).
Reason: Cytoplasmic localization is well-supported by immunostaining studies.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15243141
p32 is present in the cell throughout the cytosol and nucleus
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GO:0005759
mitochondrial matrix
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IEA
GO_REF:0000120 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP localizes predominantly to the mitochondrial matrix where it functions in mitochondrial translation (PMID:9305894, PMID:39019044).
Reason: Mitochondrial matrix localization is the primary location of C1QBP and is essential for its core function in supporting OXPHOS.
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GO:0005886
plasma membrane
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IEA
GO_REF:0000044 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Duplicate annotation. Plasma membrane localization is well-documented.
Reason: Consistent with IBA annotation and receptor function.
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GO:0006397
mRNA processing
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IEA
GO_REF:0000043 |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: Based on UniProt mRNA processing keyword. C1QBP regulates splicing but this is a secondary function.
Reason: C1QBP regulates splicing through ASF/SF2 inhibition but this is not its core function. Acceptable but should be noted as non-core.
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GO:0006915
apoptotic process
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IEA
GO_REF:0000043 |
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED |
Summary: This annotation is based on UniProt Apoptosis keyword. C1QBP interacts with HRK (PMID:15031724) and CDKN2A/smARF but it is NOT an evolved apoptotic factor. Its core functions are mitochondrial translation support and complement receptor activity.
Reason: C1QBP is over-annotated for apoptotic process. While it can interact with pro-apoptotic proteins like HRK (PMID:15031724), this represents a downstream/pleiotropic effect rather than a core evolved function. The protein's primary roles are mitochondrial RNA binding/translation support and C1q receptor function. Any effects on apoptosis are indirect.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15031724
small interfering RNA-mediated knockdown of p32 conferred protection against Hrk-induced apoptosis
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GO:0006958
complement activation, classical pathway
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IEA
GO_REF:0000043 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP binds C1q and regulates complement activation. This is a core function.
Reason: Direct involvement in complement activation through C1q binding is a core function of C1QBP.
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GO:0006974
DNA damage response
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IEA
GO_REF:0000043 |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP regulates homologous recombination by inhibiting MRE11 activity (PMID:31353207). In absence of DNA damage, it binds unphosphorylated MRE11 and RAD50, preventing MRN complex formation.
Reason: While C1QBP has a documented role in DNA damage response through MRE11 regulation, this is not its primary evolved function. The mitochondrial and complement receptor roles are core.
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GO:0008380
RNA splicing
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IEA
GO_REF:0000043 |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP regulates splicing through ASF/SF2 inhibition (PMID:10022843).
Reason: Splicing regulation is a secondary function. The protein was originally co-purified with SF2 but its primary roles are elsewhere.
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GO:0042254
ribosome biogenesis
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IEA
GO_REF:0000043 |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP participates in ribosome biogenesis through regulation of nucleolar protein binding to pre-ribosome particles (PMID:21536856).
Reason: Ribosome biogenesis involvement is supported but is not the primary function. The mitochondrial translation role is more central.
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GO:0045087
innate immune response
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IEA
GO_REF:0000043 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP modulates innate immunity through complement C1q binding and regulation of RIG-I/MDA5 antiviral pathways (PMID:19164550).
Reason: Innate immune modulation is well-supported through complement pathway and antiviral response regulation.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:10831594 Protein kinase C [micro] is regulated by the multifunctional... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Generic protein binding annotation from interaction with protein kinase C. The annotation is uninformative.
Reason: 'Protein binding' is too general and uninformative. More specific MF terms should be used when available (e.g., protein kinase C binding).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10831594
is regulated by the multifunctional chaperon protein
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:11086025 Interaction between complement receptor gC1qR and hepatitis ... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with HCV core protein documented. Uninformative generic term.
Reason: 'Protein binding' is uninformative. The specific interaction with viral proteins could be captured with more specific terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11086025
Interaction between complement receptor gC1qR and hepatitis C virus core protein inhibits T-lymphocyte proliferation.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:12034482 The N-terminal conserved domain of rubella virus capsid inte... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with Rubella virus capsid protein.
Reason: Generic protein binding annotation is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12034482
The N-terminal conserved domain of rubella virus capsid interacts with the C-terminal region of cellular p32 and overexpression of p32 enhances the viral infectivity.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:12220632 The cytoplasmic tail peptide sequence of membrane type-1 mat... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with MT1-MMP cytoplasmic tail.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12220632
The cytoplasmic tail peptide sequence of membrane type-1 matrix metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP) directly binds to gC1qR, a compartment-specific chaperone-like regulatory protein.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:14743216 A physical and functional map of the human TNF-alpha/NF-kapp... |
REMOVE |
Summary: High-throughput mapping study.
Reason: Generic protein binding from HTP study is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:14743216
A physical and functional map of the human TNF-alpha/NF-kappa B signal transduction pathway.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:15031724 Physical and functional interaction between BH3-only protein... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with HRK (BH3-only protein).
Reason: Generic protein binding. The interaction with HRK is documented but better captured by specific process terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15031724
verified specific interaction and colocalization of Hrk and p32, both of which depended on the presence of the highly conserved C-terminal region of p32
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:16721827 CDC2L5, a Cdk-like kinase with RS domain, interacts with the... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with CDK13 affecting splicing.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16721827
CDC2L5, a Cdk-like kinase with RS domain, interacts with the ASF/SF2-associated protein p32 and affects splicing in vivo.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:17486078 The autophagic inducer smARF interacts with and is stabilize... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with CDKN2A/smARF.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17486078
May 7. The autophagic inducer smARF interacts with and is stabilized by the mitochondrial p32 protein.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:18676636 Human p32 is a novel FOXC1-interacting protein that regulate... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with FOXC1.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18676636
Epub 2008 Aug 1. Human p32 is a novel FOXC1-interacting protein that regulates FOXC1 transcriptional activity in ocular cells.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:19164550 Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral response by... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with MAVS for antiviral response regulation.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative. The functional consequence (RIG-I/MDA5 pathway inhibition) is better captured by specific BP terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19164550
Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral response by gC1qR at mitochondria.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:21653829 Protein interactome reveals converging molecular pathways am... |
REMOVE |
Summary: HTP protein interaction study.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21653829
Protein interactome reveals converging molecular pathways among autism disorders.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:21988832 Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network o... |
REMOVE |
Summary: HTP liver interactome study.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21988832
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network of the human liver.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:22118625 NONO and RALY proteins are required for YB-1 oxaliplatin ind... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction study with YB-1 and related proteins.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22118625
NONO and RALY proteins are required for YB-1 oxaliplatin induced resistance in colon adenocarcinoma cell lines.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:22238231 Binding of cellular p32 protein to the rubella virus P150 re... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with Rubella virus P150 replicase.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22238231
Jan 13. Binding of cellular p32 protein to the rubella virus P150 replicase protein via PxxPxR motifs.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:23986595 A host YB-1 ribonucleoprotein complex is hijacked by hepatit... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with YB-1 in HCV replication context.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23986595
A host YB-1 ribonucleoprotein complex is hijacked by hepatitis C virus for the control of NS3-dependent particle production.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:24955142 Exploration of panviral proteome: high-throughput cloning an... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Panviral proteome interaction study.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24955142
Exploration of panviral proteome: high-throughput cloning and functional implications in virus-host interactions.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:25497084 C1QBP negatively regulates the activation of oncoprotein YBX... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with YBX1 in renal cell carcinoma.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25497084
C1QBP negatively regulates the activation of oncoprotein YBX1 in the renal cell carcinoma as revealed by interactomics analysis.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:25852190 Integrative analysis of kinase networks in TRAIL-induced apo... |
REMOVE |
Summary: TRAIL-induced apoptosis interactome study.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25852190
Integrative analysis of kinase networks in TRAIL-induced apoptosis provides a source of potential targets for combination therapy.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:26184334 Comprehensive Protein Interactome Analysis of a Key RNA Heli... |
REMOVE |
Summary: RNA helicase interactome study.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26184334
Comprehensive Protein Interactome Analysis of a Key RNA Helicase: Detection of Novel Stress Granule Proteins.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:26816005 Homologous Transcription Factors DUX4 and DUX4c Associate wi... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with DUX4.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26816005
eCollection 2016. Homologous Transcription Factors DUX4 and DUX4c Associate with Cytoplasmic Proteins during Muscle Differentiation.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:27499296 Mitochondrial Protein Interaction Mapping Identifies Regulat... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Mitochondrial protein interaction mapping.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27499296
2016 Aug 4. Mitochondrial Protein Interaction Mapping Identifies Regulators of Respiratory Chain Function.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:28514442 Architecture of the human interactome defines protein commun... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Human interactome architecture study.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28514442
Architecture of the human interactome defines protein communities and disease networks.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:28565870 C1QBP is upregulated in colon cancer and binds to apolipopro... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with apolipoprotein A-I in colon cancer.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28565870
Mar 21. C1QBP is upregulated in colon cancer and binds to apolipoprotein A-I.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:31980649 Extensive rewiring of the EGFR network in colorectal cancer ... |
REMOVE |
Summary: EGFR network rewiring study.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31980649
Extensive rewiring of the EGFR network in colorectal cancer cells expressing transforming levels of KRAS(G13D).
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:32296183 A reference map of the human binary protein interactome. |
REMOVE |
Summary: Human binary protein interactome reference map.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32296183
Apr 8. A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:33961781 Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Dual proteome-scale network study.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:33961781
2021 May 6. Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the human interactome.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:35271311 OpenCell: Endogenous tagging for the cartography of human ce... |
REMOVE |
Summary: OpenCell endogenous tagging study.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:35271311
2022 Mar 11. OpenCell: Endogenous tagging for the cartography of human cellular organization.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:36882853 The double homeodomain protein DUX4c is associated with rege... |
REMOVE |
Summary: DUX4c interaction study in muscle regeneration.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:36882853
The double homeodomain protein DUX4c is associated with regenerating muscle fibers and RNA-binding proteins.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:8710908 Identification of the zinc-dependent endothelial cell bindin... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with factor XII and kininogen.
Reason: Generic protein binding. The kininogen binding is better captured by GO:0030984 (kininogen binding).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8710908
Identification of the zinc-dependent endothelial cell binding protein for high molecular weight kininogen and factor XII: identity with the receptor that binds to the globular "heads" of C1q (gC1q-R).
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:8900153 The binding protein for globular heads of complement C1q, gC... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with vitronectin.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8900153
The binding protein for globular heads of complement C1q, gC1qR.
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GO:0001849
complement component C1q complex binding
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IEA
GO_REF:0000107 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Duplicate of IBA annotation. C1q binding is a core function.
Reason: Core function supported by multiple evidence lines.
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GO:0005080
protein kinase C binding
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IEA
GO_REF:0000107 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP interacts with protein kinase C (PMID:10831594). This represents a specific interaction.
Reason: Specific binding annotation is more informative than generic protein binding.
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GO:0005615
extracellular space
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IEA
GO_REF:0000107 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP can be secreted and found in extracellular space.
Reason: Secretion is documented for activated lymphocytes and tumor cells.
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GO:0031690
adrenergic receptor binding
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IEA
GO_REF:0000107 |
UNDECIDED |
Summary: C1QBP interacts with alpha-1B adrenergic receptor (ADRA1B) based on ortholog transfer from rat.
Reason: This annotation is based on ortholog transfer. The functional significance of adrenergic receptor binding for C1QBP is unclear and not validated in human.
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GO:0048786
presynaptic active zone
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IEA
GO_REF:0000107 |
UNDECIDED |
Summary: Localization to presynaptic active zone based on rat ortholog data.
Reason: This neuronal localization is based on ortholog transfer and not validated in human. The functional relevance is unclear.
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GO:0098978
glutamatergic synapse
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IEA
GO_REF:0000107 |
UNDECIDED |
Summary: Localization to glutamatergic synapse based on rat ortholog data.
Reason: Synaptic localization based on ortholog transfer. Not validated in human.
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GO:0098982
GABA-ergic synapse
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IEA
GO_REF:0000107 |
UNDECIDED |
Summary: Localization to GABAergic synapse based on rat ortholog data.
Reason: Synaptic localization based on ortholog transfer. Not validated in human.
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GO:0005739
mitochondrion
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IDA
GO_REF:0000052 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Mitochondrial localization confirmed by HPA immunofluorescence. This is the predominant localization of C1QBP.
Reason: Mitochondrial localization is the primary location and essential for the core mitochondrial translation support function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11083468
Immunogold labeling of Raji lymphoma, CHO, human fibroblasts, HeLa and B-SC-1 cells shows reactivity primarily within mitochondria.
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GO:0005886
plasma membrane
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IDA
GO_REF:0000052 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Plasma membrane localization confirmed by HPA immunofluorescence.
Reason: Consistent with receptor function at cell surface.
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GO:0000957
mitochondrial RNA catabolic process
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IDA
PMID:39019044 RNA 5-methylcytosine marks mitochondrial double-stranded RNA... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP recognizes m5C-modified mitochondrial RNAs and promotes their degradation via recruitment of the mitochondrial degradosome complex. This is a recently discovered core function.
Reason: This 2024 study reveals a key mechanism by which C1QBP regulates mitochondrial RNA quality control, directly supporting its core mitochondrial function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:39019044
Epub 2024 Jul 16. RNA 5-methylcytosine marks mitochondrial double-stranded RNAs for degradation and cytosolic release.
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GO:0005759
mitochondrial matrix
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IDA
PMID:39019044 RNA 5-methylcytosine marks mitochondrial double-stranded RNA... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Mitochondrial matrix localization confirmed in this 2024 study.
Reason: Consistent with other evidence for predominant mitochondrial matrix localization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:39019044
Epub 2024 Jul 16. RNA 5-methylcytosine marks mitochondrial double-stranded RNAs for degradation and cytosolic release.
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GO:0062153
C5-methylcytidine-containing RNA reader activity
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IDA
PMID:39019044 RNA 5-methylcytosine marks mitochondrial double-stranded RNA... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP specifically recognizes and binds m5C-modified mitochondrial RNAs. This is a newly discovered molecular function that is central to its mitochondrial role.
Reason: This represents a specific and informative molecular function directly linked to C1QBP's core mitochondrial role.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:39019044
Epub 2024 Jul 16. RNA 5-methylcytosine marks mitochondrial double-stranded RNAs for degradation and cytosolic release.
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GO:0005739
mitochondrion
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HTP
PMID:34800366 Quantitative high-confidence human mitochondrial proteome an... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: High-throughput quantitative mitochondrial proteome study confirms C1QBP as a high-confidence mitochondrial protein.
Reason: Consistent with extensive evidence for mitochondrial localization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:34800366
Epub 2021 Nov 19. Quantitative high-confidence human mitochondrial proteome and its dynamics in cellular context.
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GO:0004857
enzyme inhibitor activity
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IDA
PMID:31353207 C1QBP Promotes Homologous Recombination by Stabilizing MRE11... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP inhibits MRE11 nuclease activity by binding unphosphorylated MRE11 and preventing MRN complex formation.
Reason: While experimentally demonstrated, this enzyme inhibitor activity related to DNA repair is not a core function of C1QBP.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31353207
Epub 2019 Jul 25. C1QBP Promotes Homologous Recombination by Stabilizing MRE11 and Controlling the Assembly and Activation of MRE11/RAD50/NBS1 Complex.
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GO:2000042
negative regulation of double-strand break repair via homologous recombination
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IDA
PMID:31353207 C1QBP Promotes Homologous Recombination by Stabilizing MRE11... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP negatively regulates HR by inhibiting MRN complex formation and MRE11 activity in the absence of DNA damage.
Reason: DNA repair regulation is not a core function of C1QBP. The mitochondrial and complement receptor roles are primary.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31353207
Epub 2019 Jul 25. C1QBP Promotes Homologous Recombination by Stabilizing MRE11 and Controlling the Assembly and Activation of MRE11/RAD50/NBS1 Complex.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:32958672 Unusually efficient CUG initiation of an overlapping reading... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with POLGARF leading to nucleolar localization.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32958672
Unusually efficient CUG initiation of an overlapping reading frame in POLG mRNA yields novel protein POLGARF.
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GO:0005759
mitochondrial matrix
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9645692 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome annotation for C1QBP promoting p14ARF translocation to mitochondrial matrix.
Reason: Consistent with mitochondrial matrix localization.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9645692 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome annotation for cytosolic pool of C1QBP involved in p14ARF pathway.
Reason: Cytosolic localization is documented.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9645694 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Duplicate cytosol annotation from Reactome.
Reason: Consistent with other evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9645766 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Duplicate cytosol annotation from Reactome.
Reason: Consistent with other evidence.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:18191643 Novel tyrosine phosphorylated and cardiolipin-binding protei... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interaction with PLEKHN1.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18191643
Novel tyrosine phosphorylated and cardiolipin-binding protein CLPABP functions as mitochondrial RNA granule.
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GO:0005759
mitochondrial matrix
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IDA
PMID:9305894 p32 protein, a splicing factor 2-associated protein, is loca... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Original demonstration of C1QBP mitochondrial matrix localization and importance for OXPHOS maintenance.
Reason: This landmark study established the mitochondrial function of C1QBP.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9305894
p32 protein, a splicing factor 2-associated protein, is localized in mitochondrial matrix and is functionally important in maintaining oxidative phosphorylation.
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GO:0005739
mitochondrion
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IDA
PMID:11083468 Localization of P32 protein (gC1q-R) in mitochondria and at ... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Immunogold electron microscopy confirming primary mitochondrial localization with specific extramitochondrial locations.
Reason: Strong experimental support for predominant mitochondrial localization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11083468
Immunogold labeling of Raji lymphoma, CHO, human fibroblasts, HeLa and B-SC-1 cells shows reactivity primarily within mitochondria.
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GO:0005886
plasma membrane
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-158218 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome annotation for kinin pathway at plasma membrane.
Reason: Plasma membrane localization for receptor function is well-established.
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GO:0005886
plasma membrane
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-158251 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Duplicate Reactome annotation for kinin pathway.
Reason: Consistent with other evidence.
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GO:0005886
plasma membrane
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-158311 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Duplicate Reactome annotation for kinin pathway.
Reason: Consistent with other evidence.
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GO:0005886
plasma membrane
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-158313 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome annotation for factor XII activation.
Reason: Consistent with C1QBP role in kinin/complement pathways.
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GO:0005886
plasma membrane
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-158354 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome annotation for kininogen binding.
Reason: Consistent with receptor function.
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GO:0000122
negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
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IDA
PMID:15243141 Human p32, interacts with B subunit of the CCAAT-binding fac... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP inhibits CBF/NF-Y mediated transcription activation in vitro.
Reason: Transcriptional regulation is a secondary function when C1QBP is present in the nucleus. Not a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15243141
p32 specifically inhibits CBF-mediated transcription activation
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GO:0003714
transcription corepressor activity
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IDA
PMID:15243141 Human p32, interacts with B subunit of the CCAAT-binding fac... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP acts as transcriptional corepressor for CBF/NF-Y.
Reason: Secondary function in nucleus. Not a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15243141
our study identified p32 as a novel and specific corepressor of CBF-mediated transcription activation in vitro
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GO:0005634
nucleus
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IDA
PMID:15243141 Human p32, interacts with B subunit of the CCAAT-binding fac... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Nuclear localization demonstrated by immunofluorescence.
Reason: Consistent with other evidence for nuclear pools.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15243141
p32 is present in the cell throughout the cytosol and nucleus
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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IDA
PMID:15243141 Human p32, interacts with B subunit of the CCAAT-binding fac... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosolic localization demonstrated by immunofluorescence.
Reason: Consistent with other evidence.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15243141
Human p32, interacts with B subunit of the CCAAT-binding factor, CBF/NF-Y, and inhibits CBF-mediated transcription activation in vitro.
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GO:0008134
transcription factor binding
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IDA
PMID:15243141 Human p32, interacts with B subunit of the CCAAT-binding fac... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP binds to NF-YB (CBF-B) transcription factor subunit.
Reason: Transcription factor binding is related to the secondary transcriptional corepressor function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15243141
Human p32, interacts with B subunit of the CCAAT-binding factor, CBF/NF-Y, and inhibits CBF-mediated transcription activation in vitro.
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GO:0043065
positive regulation of apoptotic process
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IMP
PMID:15031724 Physical and functional interaction between BH3-only protein... |
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED |
Summary: C1QBP interaction with HRK leads to positive regulation of apoptosis when HRK is expressed. However, p32 knockdown actually protected against Hrk-induced apoptosis, suggesting p32 facilitates HRK-mediated apoptosis rather than being a direct apoptotic factor.
Reason: This annotation overstates C1QBP's role in apoptosis. C1QBP is not an evolved apoptotic factor. It interacts with HRK and may facilitate HRK-induced apoptosis in specific contexts, but its core functions are mitochondrial translation support and complement receptor activity. Any apoptotic effects are downstream/pleiotropic.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15031724
small interfering RNA-mediated knockdown of p32 conferred protection against Hrk-induced apoptosis
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GO:0048025
negative regulation of mRNA splicing, via spliceosome
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IDA
PMID:10022843 The splicing factor-associated protein, p32, regulates RNA s... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP inhibits ASF/SF2 RNA binding and phosphorylation, negatively regulating splicing.
Reason: Splicing regulation is a well-documented secondary function but not the core role of C1QBP.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10022843
p32 inhibits ASF/SF2 function as both a splicing enhancer and splicing repressor protein by preventing stable ASF/SF2 interaction with RNA
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GO:0001849
complement component C1q complex binding
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IDA
PMID:8195709 Isolation, cDNA cloning, and overexpression of a 33-kD cell ... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Original identification of C1QBP as gC1qR, binding globular heads of C1q.
Reason: This is a core function established in the seminal paper.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8195709
Isolation, cDNA cloning, and overexpression of a 33-kD cell surface glycoprotein that binds to the globular "heads" of C1q.
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GO:0003729
mRNA binding
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ISS
GO_REF:0000024 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: mRNA binding inferred from mouse ortholog. C1QBP binds mitochondrial RNAs to support translation.
Reason: RNA binding is part of the core mitochondrial translation support function.
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GO:0005540
hyaluronic acid binding
|
IDA
PMID:8567680 Molecular cloning of human fibroblast hyaluronic acid-bindin... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP (HABP1) was identified as a hyaluronic acid-binding protein.
Reason: Hyaluronic acid binding is documented but not a core function. May be relevant in specific extracellular contexts.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8567680
Molecular cloning of human fibroblast hyaluronic acid-binding protein confirms its identity with P-32, a protein co-purified with splicing factor SF2.
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
|
ISS
GO_REF:0000024 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytoplasmic localization from ortholog inference.
Reason: Consistent with experimental evidence for cytoplasmic pools.
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GO:0005739
mitochondrion
|
IDA
PMID:19164550 Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral response by... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Mitochondrial localization confirmed in context of antiviral response study (MAVS interaction).
Reason: Consistent with predominant mitochondrial localization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19164550
Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral response by gC1qR at mitochondria.
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GO:0009986
cell surface
|
IDA
PMID:17881511 HCV core protein interaction with gC1q receptor inhibits Th1... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cell surface localization in context of HCV core protein interaction study.
Reason: Cell surface localization is essential for receptor function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17881511
HCV core protein interaction with gC1q receptor inhibits Th1 differentiation of CD4+ T cells via suppression of dendritic cell IL-12 production.
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GO:0016020
membrane
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IDA
PMID:8662673 Isolation and characterization of the kininogen-binding prot... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Membrane association documented in kininogen binding study.
Reason: Consistent with peripheral membrane protein localization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8662673
Isolation and characterization of the kininogen-binding protein p33 from endothelial cells.
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GO:0030449
regulation of complement activation
|
IDA
PMID:8195709 Isolation, cDNA cloning, and overexpression of a 33-kD cell ... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP regulates complement by binding C1q globular heads.
Reason: Core function established in seminal paper.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8195709
Isolation, cDNA cloning, and overexpression of a 33-kD cell surface glycoprotein that binds to the globular "heads" of C1q.
|
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GO:0030984
kininogen binding
|
IDA
PMID:8662673 Isolation and characterization of the kininogen-binding prot... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP/p33 identified as kininogen-binding protein on endothelial cells.
Reason: Kininogen binding is a core receptor function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8662673
Isolation and characterization of the kininogen-binding protein p33 from endothelial cells.
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GO:0031690
adrenergic receptor binding
|
ISS
GO_REF:0000024 |
UNDECIDED |
Summary: Adrenergic receptor binding from ortholog inference.
Reason: Functional significance in human is unclear.
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GO:0032689
negative regulation of type II interferon production
|
IDA
PMID:17881511 HCV core protein interaction with gC1q receptor inhibits Th1... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP (via HCV core protein interaction) suppresses IFN-gamma production.
Reason: Immune modulation is documented but represents downstream effect of C1QBP's receptor function rather than a core role.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17881511
HCV core protein interaction with gC1q receptor inhibits Th1 differentiation of CD4+ T cells via suppression of dendritic cell IL-12 production.
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GO:0032695
negative regulation of interleukin-12 production
|
IDA
PMID:16177118 gC1q receptor ligation selectively down-regulates human IL-1... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: gC1qR ligation downregulates IL-12 production through PI3K pathway.
Reason: IL-12 regulation is a downstream consequence of receptor function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16177118
gC1q receptor ligation selectively down-regulates human IL-12 production through activation of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase pathway.
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GO:0032695
negative regulation of interleukin-12 production
|
IDA
PMID:17881511 HCV core protein interaction with gC1q receptor inhibits Th1... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: Duplicate annotation for IL-12 regulation.
Reason: Same as above - downstream effect of receptor function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17881511
HCV core protein interaction with gC1q receptor inhibits Th1 differentiation of CD4+ T cells via suppression of dendritic cell IL-12 production.
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GO:0039534
negative regulation of MDA-5 signaling pathway
|
IDA
PMID:19164550 Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral response by... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP inhibits MDA5 (IFIH1) antiviral signaling through MAVS interaction.
Reason: Antiviral response modulation is a documented secondary function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19164550
Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral response by gC1qR at mitochondria.
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GO:0039536
negative regulation of RIG-I signaling pathway
|
IDA
PMID:19164550 Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral response by... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP inhibits RIG-I antiviral signaling through MAVS interaction.
Reason: Antiviral response modulation is a documented secondary function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19164550
Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral response by gC1qR at mitochondria.
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GO:0042256
cytosolic ribosome assembly
|
IMP
PMID:21536856 Splicing factor 2-associated protein p32 participates in rib... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP participates in ribosome biogenesis by regulating nucleolar protein binding to pre-ribosome particles.
Reason: Ribosome biogenesis is a secondary function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21536856
Epub 2011 May 2. Splicing factor 2-associated protein p32 participates in ribosome biogenesis by regulating the binding of Nop52 and fibrillarin to preribosome particles.
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GO:0043491
phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction
|
IMP
PMID:16177118 gC1q receptor ligation selectively down-regulates human IL-1... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: gC1qR ligation activates PI3K-AKT pathway.
Reason: PI3K signaling is a downstream consequence of receptor ligation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16177118
gC1q receptor ligation selectively down-regulates human IL-12 production through activation of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase pathway.
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GO:0045785
positive regulation of cell adhesion
|
IMP
PMID:20810993 An alternative role of C1q in cell migration and tissue remo... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1q-C1QBP interaction promotes cell adhesion in trophoblast invasion.
Reason: Cell adhesion regulation is a downstream consequence of C1q binding.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20810993
Sep 1. An alternative role of C1q in cell migration and tissue remodeling: contribution to trophoblast invasion and placental development.
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GO:0050687
negative regulation of defense response to virus
|
IMP
PMID:19164550 Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral response by... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1QBP inhibits RIG-I and MDA5 antiviral pathways.
Reason: Antiviral response modulation is a secondary function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19164550
Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral response by gC1qR at mitochondria.
|
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GO:0051897
positive regulation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction
|
IMP
PMID:16177118 gC1q receptor ligation selectively down-regulates human IL-1... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: gC1qR ligation activates PI3K-AKT signaling.
Reason: Downstream signaling consequence of receptor function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16177118
gC1q receptor ligation selectively down-regulates human IL-12 production through activation of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase pathway.
|
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GO:0070131
positive regulation of mitochondrial translation
|
ISS
GO_REF:0000024 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP supports mitochondrial translation through RNA binding and mitoribosome association. This is a core function.
Reason: This is one of the two core functions of C1QBP - essential for OXPHOS and confirmed by disease mutations causing COXPD33.
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GO:0090023
positive regulation of neutrophil chemotaxis
|
IDA
PMID:9461517 C1q-mediated chemotaxis by human neutrophils: involvement of... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1q-mediated chemotaxis of neutrophils involves gC1qR and G-protein signaling.
Reason: Chemotaxis regulation is a downstream consequence of C1q receptor function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9461517
C1q-mediated chemotaxis by human neutrophils: involvement of gClqR and G-protein signalling mechanisms.
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GO:0097177
mitochondrial ribosome binding
|
ISS
GO_REF:0000024 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: C1QBP associates with mitoribosomes to support mitochondrial translation.
Reason: Mitoribosome binding is integral to the core mitochondrial translation support function.
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GO:1900026
positive regulation of substrate adhesion-dependent cell spreading
|
IMP
PMID:11859136 Cooperation of C1q receptors and integrins in C1q-mediated e... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1q receptors including C1QBP cooperate with integrins in endothelial cell adhesion and spreading.
Reason: Cell spreading regulation is a downstream effect of C1q binding.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11859136
Cooperation of C1q receptors and integrins in C1q-mediated endothelial cell adhesion and spreading.
|
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GO:1901165
positive regulation of trophoblast cell migration
|
IMP
PMID:20810993 An alternative role of C1q in cell migration and tissue remo... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1q-C1QBP axis promotes trophoblast migration in placental development.
Reason: Trophoblast migration is a developmental context-specific consequence of C1q binding.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20810993
Sep 1. An alternative role of C1q in cell migration and tissue remodeling: contribution to trophoblast invasion and placental development.
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GO:2000510
positive regulation of dendritic cell chemotaxis
|
IMP
PMID:16140380 Chemotaxis of human monocyte-derived dendritic cells to comp... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: C1q-mediated dendritic cell chemotaxis involves gC1qR.
Reason: Chemotaxis regulation is a downstream consequence of C1q receptor function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16140380
2005 Sep 2. Chemotaxis of human monocyte-derived dendritic cells to complement component C1q is mediated by the receptors gC1qR and cC1qR.
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GO:0016020
membrane
|
IDA
PMID:11290596 Expression and colocalization of cytokeratin 1 and urokinase... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Membrane localization with cytokeratin 1 and urokinase receptor on endothelial cells.
Reason: Membrane association is consistent with cell surface receptor function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11290596
Expression and colocalization of cytokeratin 1 and urokinase plasminogen activator receptor on endothelial cells.
|
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GO:0005886
plasma membrane
|
TAS
PMID:8195709 Isolation, cDNA cloning, and overexpression of a 33-kD cell ... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Original description of C1QBP as cell surface glycoprotein.
Reason: Foundational evidence for cell surface localization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8195709
Isolation, cDNA cloning, and overexpression of a 33-kD cell surface glycoprotein that binds to the globular "heads" of C1q.
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GO:0006955
immune response
|
TAS
PMID:8195709 Isolation, cDNA cloning, and overexpression of a 33-kD cell ... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: General immune response annotation from seminal paper.
Reason: Very broad term. More specific annotations (complement activation, C1q binding) better capture the function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8195709
Isolation, cDNA cloning, and overexpression of a 33-kD cell surface glycoprotein that binds to the globular "heads" of C1q.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN RESEARCH: You MUST verify you are researching the CORRECT gene/protein. Gene symbols can be ambiguous, especially for less well-characterized genes from non-model organisms.
DO NOT PROCEED WITH RESEARCH ON A DIFFERENT GENE. Instead:
- State clearly: "The gene symbol 'C1QBP' is ambiguous or literature is limited for this specific protein"
- Explain what you found (e.g., "Found extensive literature on a different gene with the same symbol in a different organism")
- Describe the protein based ONLY on the UniProt information provided above
- Suggest that the protein function can be inferred from domain/family information
Please provide a comprehensive research report on the gene C1QBP (gene ID: C1QBP, UniProt: Q07021) in human.
The research report should be a detailed narrative explaining the function, biological processes, and localization of the gene product. Citations should be given for all claims.
You should prioritize authoritative reviews and primary scientific literature when conducting research. You can supplement
this with annotations you find in gene/protein databases, but these can be outdated or inaccurate.
We are specifically interested in the primary function of the gene - for enzymes, what reaction is catalyzed, and what is the substrate specificity? For transporters, what is the substrate? For structural proteins or adapters, what is the broader structural role? For signaling molecules, what is the role in the pathway.
We are interested in where in or outside the cell the gene product carries out its function.
We are also interested in the signaling or biochemical pathways in which the gene functions. We are less interested in broad pleiotropic effects, except where these elucidate the precise role.
Include evidence where possible. We are interested in both experimental evidence as well as inference from structure, evolution, or bioinformatic analysis. Precise studies should be prioritized over high-throughput, where available.
Question: You are an expert researcher providing comprehensive, well-cited information.
Provide detailed information focusing on:
1. Key concepts and definitions with current understanding
2. Recent developments and latest research (prioritize 2023-2024 sources)
3. Current applications and real-world implementations
4. Expert opinions and analysis from authoritative sources
5. Relevant statistics and data from recent studies
Format as a comprehensive research report with proper citations. Include URLs and publication dates where available.
Always prioritize recent, authoritative sources and provide specific citations for all major claims.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN RESEARCH: You MUST verify you are researching the CORRECT gene/protein. Gene symbols can be ambiguous, especially for less well-characterized genes from non-model organisms.
DO NOT PROCEED WITH RESEARCH ON A DIFFERENT GENE. Instead:
- State clearly: "The gene symbol 'C1QBP' is ambiguous or literature is limited for this specific protein"
- Explain what you found (e.g., "Found extensive literature on a different gene with the same symbol in a different organism")
- Describe the protein based ONLY on the UniProt information provided above
- Suggest that the protein function can be inferred from domain/family information
Please provide a comprehensive research report on the gene C1QBP (gene ID: C1QBP, UniProt: Q07021) in human.
The research report should be a detailed narrative explaining the function, biological processes, and localization of the gene product. Citations should be given for all claims.
You should prioritize authoritative reviews and primary scientific literature when conducting research. You can supplement
this with annotations you find in gene/protein databases, but these can be outdated or inaccurate.
We are specifically interested in the primary function of the gene - for enzymes, what reaction is catalyzed, and what is the substrate specificity? For transporters, what is the substrate? For structural proteins or adapters, what is the broader structural role? For signaling molecules, what is the role in the pathway.
We are interested in where in or outside the cell the gene product carries out its function.
We are also interested in the signaling or biochemical pathways in which the gene functions. We are less interested in broad pleiotropic effects, except where these elucidate the precise role.
Include evidence where possible. We are interested in both experimental evidence as well as inference from structure, evolution, or bioinformatic analysis. Precise studies should be prioritized over high-throughput, where available.
Plan and verification
We verified the identity of the human gene target as C1QBP (aliases: gC1qR, p32, HABP1; UniProt Q07021). The protein is a prepro‑protein (~282 aa) that migrates at ~33 kDa and assembles as an acidic homotrimer (~96 kDa apparent size) with a donut-like architecture. It localizes predominantly to mitochondria, with additional pools detectable at the cell surface, in the cytoplasm, and nucleus. These features and functions align with the MAM33 family annotation and established literature on gC1qR/p32 (Q07021). (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3, eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4)
Key concepts and definitions (current understanding)
- What C1QBP/gC1qR is: A multifunctional, multicompartmental adaptor that binds the globular heads of complement C1q extracellularly and acts inside mitochondria as a regulator of mitochondrial translation/biogenesis and metabolic fitness. It is not a classical enzyme; its roles are chiefly non‑enzymatic scaffolding/adaptor and RNA-binding for mitochondrial translation. (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3)
- Structural features: Mature chain (~33 kDa) forms a homotrimeric donut-shaped complex (~96 kDa by gel filtration); mitochondrial targeting mapped to the N‑terminus in isoforms. (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3)
- Subcellular localization: Predominantly mitochondrial (matrix/near nucleoids) with additional cytoplasmic, nuclear, and limited cell-surface/extracellular pools; some soluble release reported from malignant cells. (eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3)
- Primary molecular functions: (1) Mitochondrial RNA binding and interaction with mitoribosomal components to support mitochondrial translation and OXPHOS; (2) Extracellular/cell‑surface receptor functions as gC1qR for C1q and other ligands, contributing to complement/kinin axis signaling and immune modulation. (scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3, eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4)
Recent developments and latest research (2023–2024)
- Cancer immunology checkpoint concept: 2024 review proposes the C1q–gC1qR axis as a novel checkpoint-like pathway in tumors. gC1qR is overexpressed in many cancers; anti‑gC1qR antibodies reduced tumor growth in a preclinical TNBC model; development of humanized antibodies (e.g., mAb 60.11) is proposed for clinical translation. Frontiers in Immunology, Apr 2024. URL: https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656 (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 8-9, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9)
- Mitochondrial roles in cancer cells: In TNBC cells, C1QBP supports proliferation; knockdown reduces growth; mitochondrial localization confirmed (MitoTracker co‑localization). Int J Mol Sci, Jan 2023. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24021343 (scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2)
- PA28γ–C1QBP axis elevates OXPHOS: A 2024/2025 eLife study (preprint DOI issued 2024-07-23) shows PA28γ binds the C1QBP N‑terminus, stabilizes C1QBP, and increases mitochondrial fusion (OPA1/MFN1/2), respiratory complex expression, OXPHOS, ATP, and ROS in oral squamous cell carcinoma; clinical co‑expression associates with poor prognosis. eLife, Jun 2025 (preprint 2024). URL: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.07.23.604769 (wang2025pa28γpromotesthe pages 1-2)
- Virus–complement interface (HCMV): During HCMV infection, C1QBP expression increases and translocates to the nucleus, directly interacting with viral proteins UL84/UL44; C1QBP supports viral gene expression, replication, and nuclear egress; knockdown reduces replication. Viruses, Jul 2024. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/v16071171 (lujan2024theinteractionsof pages 10-12)
Current applications and real-world implementations
- Oncology targeting: Preclinical strategies include anti‑gC1qR monoclonal antibodies, small‑molecule inhibitors, CAR‑T constructs, and tumor vaccination targeting gC1qR; antibody therapy decreased tumor growth in an orthotopic TNBC model, supporting translational development. Frontiers in Immunology, 2024; Frontiers in Immunology, 2023. URLs: https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656; https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1095943 (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 8-9, lei2023gc1qranew pages 6-7)
- Infectious disease implications: Modulating C1QBP may influence herpesvirus replication cycles (HCMV) via its nuclear adaptor function and potentially affect host antiviral signaling; this positions C1QBP as a putative host-directed antiviral target, though clinical translation remains to be explored. Viruses, 2024. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/v16071171 (lujan2024theinteractionsof pages 10-12)
Expert opinions and analysis (authoritative sources)
- Ghebrehiwet et al. (Frontiers in Immunology, 2024) synthesize decades of work arguing gC1qR is a multifunctional immune-modulatory target and propose the C1q–gC1qR axis as a checkpoint-like regulator in TME, with antibody-based strategies advancing toward translational studies. URL: https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656 (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 8-9, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9)
- Scully et al. (Int J Mol Sci, 2023) discuss C1QBP as an oncogenic factor supporting mitochondrial function and proliferation in TNBC and outline experimental knockdown/overexpression evidence. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24021343 (scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2)
- Lujan et al. (Viruses, 2024) highlight pleiotropic intracellular and extracellular roles of C1QBP in the context of HCMV and propose it as a key adaptor for viral replication complexes. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/v16071171 (lujan2024theinteractionsof pages 10-12)
Relevant statistics and data from recent studies
- Cancer models: Anti‑gC1qR antibody treatment reduced tumor growth in orthotopic TNBC mouse models (quantitative details at study level; see Frontiers in Immunology 2024 for preclinical summaries). URL: https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656 (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 8-9)
- TNBC cell assays: C1QBP knockdown decreased proliferation and overexpression increased growth, with pathway-level changes reported (G1→S transition impacts) in MDA‑MB‑231 cells. Int J Mol Sci, 2023. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24021343 (scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2)
- OSCC metabolism: PA28γ–C1QBP interaction required for elevated OXPHOS and tumor growth; high co‑expression correlated with poor prognosis in an OSCC cohort. eLife (preprint 2024). URL: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.07.23.604769 (wang2025pa28γpromotesthe pages 1-2)
- HCMV replication dependency: Knockdown of C1QBP reduced HCMV protein production and viral titers, while overexpression increased titers and particle release; nuclear colocalization with UL84/UL44 demonstrated by mass-spec and co‑IP. Viruses, 2024. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/v16071171 (lujan2024theinteractionsof pages 10-12)
Functional roles, binding partners, and pathways (focused mechanistic view)
- Mitochondrial translation adaptor: C1QBP binds mitochondrial mRNAs and associates with mitoribosomes to sustain OXPHOS; it thereby supports cellular proliferation and metabolic fitness. Evidence in cancer cells and recent mitochondrial studies reinforce this role. (scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2, wang2025pa28γpromotesthe pages 1-2)
- Cell-surface receptor for C1q (gC1qR): Binds C1q globular heads; contributes to immune signaling, lamellipodia formation, and TME modulation, with reported soluble release from tumor cells. (eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9)
- Kinin/contact system linkage: gC1qR participates in complexes with contact system components (HK/FXII), positioning it at the intersection of complement and coagulation/kinin signaling in inflammatory and tumor contexts. (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4)
- T cell regulation: gC1qR on T cells can receive C1q signals that alter proliferation/activation; more recent work frames the C1q–gC1qR axis as modulating CD8+ T cell function and anti‑tumor responses within TME. (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3)
- Viral replication hub (HCMV): C1QBP supports viral gene expression and nuclear egress via direct interactions with viral proteins, highlighting a host–virus interface. (lujan2024theinteractionsof pages 10-12)
Subcellular localization (where it acts)
- Mitochondria (predominant): Matrix/near nucleoids with mitoribosome association; key site for RNA-binding and translation support. (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3, scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2)
- Cell surface/extracellular: Detected at low levels; binds C1q; soluble forms can be released by tumor cells and may contribute to microenvironment signaling. (eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3)
- Nucleus/cytoplasm: Nuclear translocation reported during HCMV infection with functional consequences for viral gene expression; cytoplasmic pools detectable by immunostaining. (lujan2024theinteractionsof pages 10-12, eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4)
Primary function summary with specificity
- Not an enzyme or transporter; acts as a non-enzymatic adaptor/scaffold. Mitochondrial function involves binding mitochondrial RNAs and associating with the mitoribosome to support translation of mtDNA-encoded OXPHOS subunits. Extracellularly, gC1qR binds C1q and interfaces with complement/kinin pathways and immune cells (e.g., dendritic cells, T cells). (scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3, eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4)
Genetic and clinical links
- Biallelic C1QBP mutations cause severe mitochondrial respiratory chain deficiency and cardiomyopathy in humans, underscoring its essential role in mitochondrial proteostasis and organismal development. Frontiers in Immunology, 2024 review summary. URL: https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656 (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9)
- Overexpression/prognostic associations: Elevated C1QBP in multiple cancers (e.g., breast) associates with metastasis/poor outcomes; functional dependency in vitro supports oncogenic roles. Int J Mol Sci, 2023. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24021343 (scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2)
Embedded reference summary table
| Topic | Key findings (1–2 sentences) | Source (authors, journal, year) | URL/DOI |
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| Identity / aliases / structure (homotrimer donut) | C1QBP is a ~282-aa pre-protein processed to a ~33 kDa chain that assembles as an acidic, donut-shaped homotrimer (~96 kDa by gel filtration); commonly annotated as gC1qR/p32/HABP1. (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3, eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4) | Ghebrehiwet B. et al., Frontiers in Immunology, 2024; Eggleton P. et al., Clin Exp Immunol, 2000 (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3, eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4) | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656; https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2249.2000.01218.x |
| Mitochondrial translation / RNA binding | C1QBP localizes to mitochondria, binds mitochondrial mRNAs and mitoribosomal components, and is required for proper mitochondrial translation and OXPHOS maintenance. (scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2, wang2025pa28γpromotesthe pages 1-2, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3) | Scully O.J. et al., Int J Mol Sci, 2023; Wang J. et al., eLife/preprint, 2024–25; Ghebrehiwet B. et al., Front Immunol, 2024 (scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2, wang2025pa28γpromotesthe pages 1-2, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3) | https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24021343; https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.07.23.604769; https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656 |
| Cell-surface receptor functions with C1q | Extramitochondrial/ cell-surface gC1qR binds the globular heads of C1q (and collectins), modulates cell adhesion/lamellipodia and can be present as a released/soluble form influencing microenvironment signaling. (eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2) | Eggleton P. et al., Clin Exp Immunol, 2000; Ghebrehiwet B. et al., Front Immunol, 2024; Scully O.J. et al., Int J Mol Sci, 2023 (eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2) | https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2249.2000.01218.x; https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24021343 |
| Kinin system (HK / FXII) interactions | gC1qR/C1QBP participates in extracellular complexes that can cluster/contact contact-system factors and is implicated in complement–kinin pathway modulation in the tumor/inflammatory milieu. (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4) | Ghebrehiwet B. et al., Front Immunol, 2024; Eggleton P. et al., Clin Exp Immunol, 2000 (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4) | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656; https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2249.2000.01218.x |
| T cell / CD8 modulation via C1q–gC1qR | The C1q–gC1qR axis influences T cell biology: C1q binding to gC1qR can modulate T cell activation/proliferation and has been implicated in CD8+ T cell function in infection and tumor contexts. (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3) | Ghebrehiwet B. et al., Front Immunol, 2024; Ghebrehiwet B. et al., Front Immunol, 2024 (T-cell discussions) (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3) | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656 |
| Cancer overexpression / therapeutic targeting | C1QBP/p32 is frequently overexpressed in multiple cancers, correlates with poor prognosis, and is being pursued preclinically with antibodies, small molecules and CAR‑T strategies that reduced tumor growth in models. (lei2023gc1qranew pages 6-7, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3, scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2) | Lei Y. et al., Front Immunol, 2023; Ghebrehiwet B. et al., Front Immunol, 2024; Scully O.J. et al., Int J Mol Sci, 2023 (lei2023gc1qranew pages 6-7, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3, scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2) | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1095943; https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24021343 |
| Endometriosis / angiogenesis via C1q–gC1qR | C1q engagement of gC1qR promotes pro-angiogenic responses in affected tissues; gC1qR silencing reduces C1q-driven angiogenic effects, suggesting a pathogenic C1q–gC1qR role in angiogenesis. (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 8-9) | Ghebrehiwet B. et al., Front Immunol, 2024; Ghebrehiwet B. et al., Front Immunol (discussion of angiogenesis), 2024 (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 8-9) | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656 |
| HCMV infection interactions | During HCMV infection C1QBP expression rises and the protein can translocate to the nucleus, interact with viral proteins (e.g., UL84/UL44), and support viral gene expression and replication. (lujan2024theinteractionsof pages 10-12) | Lujan E. et al., Viruses, 2024 (lujan2024theinteractionsof pages 10-12) | https://doi.org/10.3390/v16071171 |
| Subcellular localization overview | Predominant pool: mitochondrial matrix/near nucleoids; additional pools detectable in cytoplasm, nucleus and limited cell-surface/extracellular compartments (with possible proteolytic release). (eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3, lujan2024theinteractionsof pages 10-12, scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2) | Eggleton P. et al., Clin Exp Immunol, 2000; Ghebrehiwet B. et al., Front Immunol, 2024; Lujan E. et al., Viruses, 2024; Scully O.J. et al., Int J Mol Sci, 2023 (eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3, lujan2024theinteractionsof pages 10-12, scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2) | https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2249.2000.01218.x; https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656; https://doi.org/10.3390/v16071171; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24021343 |
| Genetic / clinical disease links | Biallelic C1QBP mutations associate with severe mitochondrial respiratory deficiency and cardiomyopathy; altered C1QBP levels associate with cancer prognosis and with inflammatory/liver disease signatures in proteomics. (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2, lujan2024theinteractionsof pages 10-12) | Ghebrehiwet B. et al., Front Immunol, 2024; Scully O.J. et al., Int J Mol Sci, 2023; Lujan E. et al., Viruses, 2024 (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2, lujan2024theinteractionsof pages 10-12) | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24021343; https://doi.org/10.3390/v16071171 |
Table: Concise table summarizing C1QBP (gC1qR/p32) functions, localization, and primary 2023–2024 evidence with sources and DOIs; useful as a quick reference linking key mechanistic roles to supporting literature.
Limitations and open questions
- Cell-surface abundance and topology remain a point of debate; most protein is mitochondrial, with low-level surface exposure detectable under specific conditions. Further structural work in native membranes and quantitative proteomics in vivo would refine this. (eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4)
- Translational status of anti‑gC1qR therapeutics: robust preclinical rationale exists, but clinical pharmacology, safety, and efficacy remain to be demonstrated. (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 8-9)
Bibliography (URLs and dates)
- Ghebrehiwet B. et al. The C1q and gC1qR axis as a novel checkpoint inhibitor in cancer. Frontiers in Immunology. Published Apr 2024. URL: https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1351656 (ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 8-9, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 9-9, ghebrehiwet2024thec1qand pages 2-3)
- Scully O.J. et al. C1QBP mediates breast cancer cell proliferation and growth via multiple potential signalling pathways. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Published Jan 2023. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24021343 (scully2023c1qbpmediatesbreast pages 1-2)
- Lujan E. et al. The interactions of the complement system with human cytomegalovirus. Viruses. Published Jul 2024. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/v16071171 (lujan2024theinteractionsof pages 10-12)
- Eggleton P. et al. C1q receptors. Clinical & Experimental Immunology. Published Jun 2000. URL: https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2249.2000.01218.x (eggleton2000c1qreceptors pages 3-4)
- Wang J. et al. PA28γ promotes the malignant progression of tumor by elevating mitochondrial function via C1QBP. eLife. Preprint posted Jul 23, 2024; peer‑reviewed article dated 2025. URL: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.07.23.604769 (wang2025pa28γpromotesthe pages 1-2)
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description: >-
C1QBP (also known as p32, gC1qR, HABP1) is a multifunctional, multicompartmental
acidic homotrimeric protein with a distinctive donut-shaped structure. It belongs
to the MAM33 family and localizes predominantly to the mitochondrial matrix, with
additional pools at the cell surface, cytoplasm, and nucleus. The two primary
core functions are: (1) mitochondrial translation support through binding mitochondrial
RNAs (including m5C-modified RNAs) and association with mitoribosomes, essential
for OXPHOS and cellular metabolic fitness; and (2) cell-surface receptor function
for complement C1q (gC1qR), binding the globular heads of C1q to modulate complement
activation and immune signaling. Biallelic C1QBP mutations cause combined oxidative
phosphorylation deficiency 33 (COXPD33), confirming its essential mitochondrial
role.
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# IBA ANNOTATIONS (phylogenetically informed - generally reliable)
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evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
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summary: >-
C1QBP has been documented in the nucleus in specific contexts, including
nuclear localization with POLGARF (PMID:32958672), translocation during HCMV
infection (deep research), and co-localization with CBF-B for transcriptional
corepression (PMID:15243141).
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Nuclear localization is well-documented though it represents a minor pool
compared
to mitochondria. The protein can function in the nucleus as a transcriptional
corepressor and during viral infection.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15243141
supporting_text: "Cellular localization by immunofluorescence staining revealed
that p32 is present in the cell throughout the cytosol and nucleus, whereas
CBF is present primarily in the nucleus. A portion of the p32 colocalizes
with CBF-B in the nucleus."
- reference_id: PMID:11083468
supporting_text: "P32 (gClq-R) reactivity is also present... in nuclei of
splenic lymphocytes"
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summary: >-
C1QBP participates in ribosome biogenesis by regulating binding of Nop52
and fibrillarin to preribosome particles (PMID:21536856). This involves
the exchange of FBL for RRP1 in association with pre-ribosome particles.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Supported by direct experimental evidence showing C1QBP involvement in
ribosome maturation processes, though this is likely a secondary function
compared to mitochondrial roles.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21536856
supporting_text: "Splicing factor 2-associated protein p32 participates
in ribosome biogenesis by regulating the binding of Nop52 and fibrillarin
to preribosome particles."
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original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
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summary: >-
C1QBP was originally identified as the receptor for the globular heads of
complement C1q (gC1qR). This is a core function supported by extensive
literature (PMID:8195709, deep research from Ghebrehiwet 2024).
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
This is one of the two primary core functions of C1QBP. The protein binds
specifically to the globular heads of C1q, modulating complement activation
and immune signaling at the cell surface.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:8195709
supporting_text: "This protein designated gC1q-R, was first isolated from
Raji cells and was found to bind to the globular \"heads\" of C1q molecules"
- term:
id: GO:0003714
label: transcription corepressor activity
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP interacts with NF-YB (CBF-B) and inhibits CBF-mediated transcription
activation in vitro (PMID:15243141). This represents a non-core secondary
function.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
While experimentally supported, transcriptional corepression is not a
core function of C1QBP. The primary functions are mitochondrial translation
support and C1q receptor activity. This represents a secondary role
when C1QBP is present in the nucleus.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15243141
supporting_text: "p32 specifically inhibits CBF-mediated transcription activation.
Altogether, our study identified p32 as a novel and specific corepressor
of CBF-mediated transcription activation in vitro."
- term:
id: GO:0005886
label: plasma membrane
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP localizes to the plasma membrane as a peripheral membrane protein
on the extracellular side, where it functions as the gC1qR receptor
(PMID:8195709, PMID:8662673, PMID:12574814).
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Cell surface localization is well-established and critical for the
receptor function of C1QBP in binding C1q, kininogens, and other
plasma proteins.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:11083468
supporting_text: "strong P32 (gClq-R) reactivity is also present... on the
cell surface of microvascular endothelial cells in pancreas and kidney"
- term:
id: GO:0009986
label: cell surface
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP is present at the cell surface where it acts as a receptor for
C1q and kininogens. Surface expression is enhanced upon platelet and
monocyte activation (PMID:12574814).
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Cell surface localization is essential for C1QBP's receptor functions
in complement and kinin pathways.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:11083468
supporting_text: "strong P32 (gClq-R) reactivity is also present... on the
cell surface of pancreatic acinar cells... on the cell surface of microvascular
endothelial cells"
- term:
id: GO:0030449
label: regulation of complement activation
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP regulates complement activation by binding to the globular heads
of C1q, thereby inhibiting C1 activation (PMID:8195709). This is a
core function of the protein.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
This is a well-established core function directly linked to C1QBP's
role as the gC1qR receptor.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:8195709
supporting_text: "This protein designated gC1q-R, was first isolated from
Raji cells and was found to bind to the globular \"heads\" of C1q molecules"
- term:
id: GO:0030984
label: kininogen binding
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP binds kininogen as part of its receptor function at the cell surface
(PMID:8662673). In complex with KRT1, it serves as a high-affinity receptor
for kininogen-1/HMWK.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Kininogen binding is a core receptor function of C1QBP, positioning it
at the intersection of complement and kinin pathways.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:8662673
supporting_text: "Isolation and characterization of the kininogen-binding
protein p33 from endothelial cells. Identity with the gC1q receptor."
- term:
id: GO:0048025
label: negative regulation of mRNA splicing, via spliceosome
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP (p32) regulates RNA splicing by inhibiting ASF/SF2 RNA binding
and phosphorylation (PMID:10022843). This is a well-characterized
secondary function.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
While experimentally validated, splicing regulation is not a core function
of C1QBP. The primary functions are mitochondrial translation support
and complement receptor activity. C1QBP was originally co-purified with
SF2 but its role is regulatory rather than essential.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10022843
supporting_text: "p32 inhibits ASF/SF2 function as both a splicing enhancer
and splicing repressor protein by preventing stable ASF/SF2 interaction
with RNA... p32 functions as an ASF/SF2 inhibitory factor, regulating
ASF/SF2 RNA binding and phosphorylation."
# =====================
# IEA ANNOTATIONS (keyword mappings - require careful review)
# =====================
- term:
id: GO:0002250
label: adaptive immune response
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000043
review:
summary: >-
Annotation based on UniProt keyword mapping (Adaptive immunity). C1QBP
is involved in immune modulation through its C1q receptor function but
is not directly part of adaptive immunity machinery.
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: >-
C1QBP modulates immune responses through complement pathway but is not
directly involved in adaptive immune response mechanisms. The annotation
is too general and imprecise.
- term:
id: GO:0002376
label: immune system process
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000043
review:
summary: >-
Very broad term based on UniProt keyword. C1QBP participates in immune
processes through complement modulation but this term is too general.
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: >-
While technically accurate that C1QBP participates in immune processes
through complement and kinin pathways, this annotation is too broad to
be informative. More specific annotations (complement activation, C1q binding)
better capture its function.
- term:
id: GO:0005576
label: extracellular region
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000044
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP can be secreted by activated lymphocytes and released from tumor
cells as a soluble form (deep research).
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Secretion is documented in specific contexts (activated lymphocytes,
tumor cells), supporting extracellular localization.
- term:
id: GO:0005634
label: nucleus
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000044
review:
summary: >-
Duplicate of IBA annotation. Nuclear localization is documented.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with IBA annotation and experimental evidence. Nuclear pools
exist under specific conditions.
- term:
id: GO:0005730
label: nucleolus
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000044
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP localizes to the nucleolus when coexpressed with POLGARF (PMID:32958672).
This is a conditional localization.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Nucleolar localization is supported by experimental evidence, though it
requires interaction with POLGARF to prevent C1QBP maturation.
- term:
id: GO:0005737
label: cytoplasm
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
review:
summary: >-
Cytoplasmic pools of C1QBP are documented (PMID:15243141, PMID:11083468).
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Cytoplasmic localization is well-supported by immunostaining studies.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15243141
supporting_text: "p32 is present in the cell throughout the cytosol and
nucleus"
- term:
id: GO:0005759
label: mitochondrial matrix
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP localizes predominantly to the mitochondrial matrix where it
functions in mitochondrial translation (PMID:9305894, PMID:39019044).
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Mitochondrial matrix localization is the primary location of C1QBP and
is essential for its core function in supporting OXPHOS.
- term:
id: GO:0005886
label: plasma membrane
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000044
review:
summary: >-
Duplicate annotation. Plasma membrane localization is well-documented.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with IBA annotation and receptor function.
- term:
id: GO:0006397
label: mRNA processing
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000043
review:
summary: >-
Based on UniProt mRNA processing keyword. C1QBP regulates splicing but
this is a secondary function.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
C1QBP regulates splicing through ASF/SF2 inhibition but this is not
its core function. Acceptable but should be noted as non-core.
- term:
id: GO:0006915
label: apoptotic process
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000043
review:
summary: >-
This annotation is based on UniProt Apoptosis keyword. C1QBP interacts
with HRK (PMID:15031724) and CDKN2A/smARF but it is NOT an evolved
apoptotic factor. Its core functions are mitochondrial translation
support and complement receptor activity.
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: >-
C1QBP is over-annotated for apoptotic process. While it can interact
with pro-apoptotic proteins like HRK (PMID:15031724), this represents
a downstream/pleiotropic effect rather than a core evolved function.
The protein's primary roles are mitochondrial RNA binding/translation
support and C1q receptor function. Any effects on apoptosis are indirect.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15031724
supporting_text: "small interfering RNA-mediated knockdown of p32 conferred
protection against Hrk-induced apoptosis"
additional_reference_ids:
- deep-research
- term:
id: GO:0006958
label: complement activation, classical pathway
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000043
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP binds C1q and regulates complement activation. This is a core
function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Direct involvement in complement activation through C1q binding is a
core function of C1QBP.
- term:
id: GO:0006974
label: DNA damage response
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000043
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP regulates homologous recombination by inhibiting MRE11 activity
(PMID:31353207). In absence of DNA damage, it binds unphosphorylated
MRE11 and RAD50, preventing MRN complex formation.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
While C1QBP has a documented role in DNA damage response through MRE11
regulation, this is not its primary evolved function. The mitochondrial
and complement receptor roles are core.
- term:
id: GO:0008380
label: RNA splicing
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000043
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP regulates splicing through ASF/SF2 inhibition (PMID:10022843).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Splicing regulation is a secondary function. The protein was originally
co-purified with SF2 but its primary roles are elsewhere.
- term:
id: GO:0042254
label: ribosome biogenesis
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000043
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP participates in ribosome biogenesis through regulation of
nucleolar protein binding to pre-ribosome particles (PMID:21536856).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Ribosome biogenesis involvement is supported but is not the primary
function. The mitochondrial translation role is more central.
- term:
id: GO:0045087
label: innate immune response
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000043
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP modulates innate immunity through complement C1q binding and
regulation of RIG-I/MDA5 antiviral pathways (PMID:19164550).
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Innate immune modulation is well-supported through complement pathway
and antiviral response regulation.
# =====================
# IPI PROTEIN BINDING ANNOTATIONS
# =====================
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:10831594
review:
summary: >-
Generic protein binding annotation from interaction with protein kinase C.
The annotation is uninformative.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
'Protein binding' is too general and uninformative. More specific MF
terms should be used when available (e.g., protein kinase C binding).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10831594
supporting_text: >-
is regulated by the multifunctional chaperon protein
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:11086025
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with HCV core protein documented. Uninformative generic term.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
'Protein binding' is uninformative. The specific interaction with viral
proteins could be captured with more specific terms.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:11086025
supporting_text: Interaction between complement receptor gC1qR and
hepatitis C virus core protein inhibits T-lymphocyte proliferation.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:12034482
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with Rubella virus capsid protein.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding annotation is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:12034482
supporting_text: The N-terminal conserved domain of rubella virus
capsid interacts with the C-terminal region of cellular p32 and
overexpression of p32 enhances the viral infectivity.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:12220632
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with MT1-MMP cytoplasmic tail.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:12220632
supporting_text: The cytoplasmic tail peptide sequence of membrane
type-1 matrix metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP) directly binds to gC1qR, a
compartment-specific chaperone-like regulatory protein.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:14743216
review:
summary: >-
High-throughput mapping study.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding from HTP study is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:14743216
supporting_text: A physical and functional map of the human
TNF-alpha/NF-kappa B signal transduction pathway.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:15031724
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with HRK (BH3-only protein).
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding. The interaction with HRK is documented but
better captured by specific process terms.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15031724
supporting_text: "verified specific interaction and colocalization of Hrk
and p32, both of which depended on the presence of the highly conserved
C-terminal region of p32"
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:16721827
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with CDK13 affecting splicing.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:16721827
supporting_text: CDC2L5, a Cdk-like kinase with RS domain, interacts
with the ASF/SF2-associated protein p32 and affects splicing in
vivo.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:17486078
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with CDKN2A/smARF.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17486078
supporting_text: May 7. The autophagic inducer smARF interacts with
and is stabilized by the mitochondrial p32 protein.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:18676636
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with FOXC1.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:18676636
supporting_text: Epub 2008 Aug 1. Human p32 is a novel
FOXC1-interacting protein that regulates FOXC1 transcriptional
activity in ocular cells.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:19164550
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with MAVS for antiviral response regulation.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative. The functional consequence
(RIG-I/MDA5 pathway inhibition) is better captured by specific BP terms.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:19164550
supporting_text: Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral
response by gC1qR at mitochondria.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:21653829
review:
summary: >-
HTP protein interaction study.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21653829
supporting_text: Protein interactome reveals converging molecular
pathways among autism disorders.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:21988832
review:
summary: >-
HTP liver interactome study.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21988832
supporting_text: Toward an understanding of the protein interaction
network of the human liver.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:22118625
review:
summary: >-
Interaction study with YB-1 and related proteins.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:22118625
supporting_text: NONO and RALY proteins are required for YB-1
oxaliplatin induced resistance in colon adenocarcinoma cell lines.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:22238231
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with Rubella virus P150 replicase.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:22238231
supporting_text: Jan 13. Binding of cellular p32 protein to the
rubella virus P150 replicase protein via PxxPxR motifs.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:23986595
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with YB-1 in HCV replication context.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:23986595
supporting_text: A host YB-1 ribonucleoprotein complex is hijacked by
hepatitis C virus for the control of NS3-dependent particle
production.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:24955142
review:
summary: >-
Panviral proteome interaction study.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:24955142
supporting_text: 'Exploration of panviral proteome: high-throughput cloning
and functional implications in virus-host interactions.'
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:25497084
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with YBX1 in renal cell carcinoma.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:25497084
supporting_text: C1QBP negatively regulates the activation of
oncoprotein YBX1 in the renal cell carcinoma as revealed by
interactomics analysis.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:25852190
review:
summary: >-
TRAIL-induced apoptosis interactome study.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:25852190
supporting_text: Integrative analysis of kinase networks in
TRAIL-induced apoptosis provides a source of potential targets for
combination therapy.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:26184334
review:
summary: >-
RNA helicase interactome study.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:26184334
supporting_text: 'Comprehensive Protein Interactome Analysis of a Key RNA
Helicase: Detection of Novel Stress Granule Proteins.'
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:26816005
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with DUX4.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:26816005
supporting_text: eCollection 2016. Homologous Transcription Factors
DUX4 and DUX4c Associate with Cytoplasmic Proteins during Muscle
Differentiation.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:27499296
review:
summary: >-
Mitochondrial protein interaction mapping.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:27499296
supporting_text: 2016 Aug 4. Mitochondrial Protein Interaction Mapping
Identifies Regulators of Respiratory Chain Function.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:28514442
review:
summary: >-
Human interactome architecture study.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:28514442
supporting_text: Architecture of the human interactome defines protein
communities and disease networks.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:28565870
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with apolipoprotein A-I in colon cancer.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:28565870
supporting_text: Mar 21. C1QBP is upregulated in colon cancer and
binds to apolipoprotein A-I.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:31980649
review:
summary: >-
EGFR network rewiring study.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:31980649
supporting_text: Extensive rewiring of the EGFR network in colorectal
cancer cells expressing transforming levels of KRAS(G13D).
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:32296183
review:
summary: >-
Human binary protein interactome reference map.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:32296183
supporting_text: Apr 8. A reference map of the human binary protein
interactome.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:33961781
review:
summary: >-
Dual proteome-scale network study.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:33961781
supporting_text: 2021 May 6. Dual proteome-scale networks reveal
cell-specific remodeling of the human interactome.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:35271311
review:
summary: >-
OpenCell endogenous tagging study.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:35271311
supporting_text: '2022 Mar 11. OpenCell: Endogenous tagging for the cartography
of human cellular organization.'
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:36882853
review:
summary: >-
DUX4c interaction study in muscle regeneration.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:36882853
supporting_text: The double homeodomain protein DUX4c is associated
with regenerating muscle fibers and RNA-binding proteins.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:8710908
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with factor XII and kininogen.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding. The kininogen binding is better captured by
GO:0030984 (kininogen binding).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:8710908
supporting_text: 'Identification of the zinc-dependent endothelial cell
binding protein for high molecular weight kininogen and factor XII: identity
with the receptor that binds to the globular "heads" of C1q (gC1q-R).'
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:8900153
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with vitronectin.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
# =====================
# IEA ENSEMBL COMPARA ANNOTATIONS
# =====================
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:8900153
supporting_text: The binding protein for globular heads of complement
C1q, gC1qR.
- term:
id: GO:0001849
label: complement component C1q complex binding
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
review:
summary: >-
Duplicate of IBA annotation. C1q binding is a core function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Core function supported by multiple evidence lines.
- term:
id: GO:0005080
label: protein kinase C binding
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP interacts with protein kinase C (PMID:10831594). This represents
a specific interaction.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Specific binding annotation is more informative than generic protein binding.
- term:
id: GO:0005615
label: extracellular space
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP can be secreted and found in extracellular space.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Secretion is documented for activated lymphocytes and tumor cells.
- term:
id: GO:0031690
label: adrenergic receptor binding
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP interacts with alpha-1B adrenergic receptor (ADRA1B) based on
ortholog transfer from rat.
action: UNDECIDED
reason: >-
This annotation is based on ortholog transfer. The functional significance
of adrenergic receptor binding for C1QBP is unclear and not validated
in human.
- term:
id: GO:0048786
label: presynaptic active zone
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
review:
summary: >-
Localization to presynaptic active zone based on rat ortholog data.
action: UNDECIDED
reason: >-
This neuronal localization is based on ortholog transfer and not
validated in human. The functional relevance is unclear.
- term:
id: GO:0098978
label: glutamatergic synapse
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
review:
summary: >-
Localization to glutamatergic synapse based on rat ortholog data.
action: UNDECIDED
reason: >-
Synaptic localization based on ortholog transfer. Not validated in human.
- term:
id: GO:0098982
label: GABA-ergic synapse
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
review:
summary: >-
Localization to GABAergic synapse based on rat ortholog data.
action: UNDECIDED
reason: >-
Synaptic localization based on ortholog transfer. Not validated in human.
# =====================
# IDA EXPERIMENTAL ANNOTATIONS (HPA immunofluorescence)
# =====================
- term:
id: GO:0005739
label: mitochondrion
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000052
review:
summary: >-
Mitochondrial localization confirmed by HPA immunofluorescence.
This is the predominant localization of C1QBP.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Mitochondrial localization is the primary location and essential for
the core mitochondrial translation support function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:11083468
supporting_text: "Immunogold labeling of Raji lymphoma, CHO, human fibroblasts,
HeLa and B-SC-1 cells shows reactivity primarily within mitochondria."
- term:
id: GO:0005886
label: plasma membrane
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000052
review:
summary: >-
Plasma membrane localization confirmed by HPA immunofluorescence.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with receptor function at cell surface.
# =====================
# IDA EXPERIMENTAL ANNOTATIONS (from specific publications)
# =====================
- term:
id: GO:0000957
label: mitochondrial RNA catabolic process
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:39019044
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP recognizes m5C-modified mitochondrial RNAs and promotes their
degradation via recruitment of the mitochondrial degradosome complex.
This is a recently discovered core function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
This 2024 study reveals a key mechanism by which C1QBP regulates
mitochondrial RNA quality control, directly supporting its core
mitochondrial function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:39019044
supporting_text: Epub 2024 Jul 16. RNA 5-methylcytosine marks
mitochondrial double-stranded RNAs for degradation and cytosolic
release.
- term:
id: GO:0005759
label: mitochondrial matrix
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:39019044
review:
summary: >-
Mitochondrial matrix localization confirmed in this 2024 study.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with other evidence for predominant mitochondrial matrix
localization.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:39019044
supporting_text: Epub 2024 Jul 16. RNA 5-methylcytosine marks
mitochondrial double-stranded RNAs for degradation and cytosolic
release.
- term:
id: GO:0062153
label: C5-methylcytidine-containing RNA reader activity
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:39019044
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP specifically recognizes and binds m5C-modified mitochondrial RNAs.
This is a newly discovered molecular function that is central to its
mitochondrial role.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
This represents a specific and informative molecular function directly
linked to C1QBP's core mitochondrial role.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:39019044
supporting_text: Epub 2024 Jul 16. RNA 5-methylcytosine marks
mitochondrial double-stranded RNAs for degradation and cytosolic
release.
- term:
id: GO:0005739
label: mitochondrion
evidence_type: HTP
original_reference_id: PMID:34800366
review:
summary: >-
High-throughput quantitative mitochondrial proteome study confirms
C1QBP as a high-confidence mitochondrial protein.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with extensive evidence for mitochondrial localization.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:34800366
supporting_text: Epub 2021 Nov 19. Quantitative high-confidence human
mitochondrial proteome and its dynamics in cellular context.
- term:
id: GO:0004857
label: enzyme inhibitor activity
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:31353207
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP inhibits MRE11 nuclease activity by binding unphosphorylated
MRE11 and preventing MRN complex formation.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
While experimentally demonstrated, this enzyme inhibitor activity
related to DNA repair is not a core function of C1QBP.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:31353207
supporting_text: Epub 2019 Jul 25. C1QBP Promotes Homologous
Recombination by Stabilizing MRE11 and Controlling the Assembly and
Activation of MRE11/RAD50/NBS1 Complex.
- term:
id: GO:2000042
label: negative regulation of double-strand break repair via homologous
recombination
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:31353207
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP negatively regulates HR by inhibiting MRN complex formation
and MRE11 activity in the absence of DNA damage.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
DNA repair regulation is not a core function of C1QBP. The mitochondrial
and complement receptor roles are primary.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:31353207
supporting_text: Epub 2019 Jul 25. C1QBP Promotes Homologous
Recombination by Stabilizing MRE11 and Controlling the Assembly and
Activation of MRE11/RAD50/NBS1 Complex.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:32958672
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with POLGARF leading to nucleolar localization.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
# =====================
# TAS REACTOME ANNOTATIONS
# =====================
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:32958672
supporting_text: Unusually efficient CUG initiation of an overlapping
reading frame in POLG mRNA yields novel protein POLGARF.
- term:
id: GO:0005759
label: mitochondrial matrix
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9645692
review:
summary: >-
Reactome annotation for C1QBP promoting p14ARF translocation to
mitochondrial matrix.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with mitochondrial matrix localization.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9645692
review:
summary: >-
Reactome annotation for cytosolic pool of C1QBP involved in p14ARF
pathway.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Cytosolic localization is documented.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9645694
review:
summary: >-
Duplicate cytosol annotation from Reactome.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with other evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9645766
review:
summary: >-
Duplicate cytosol annotation from Reactome.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with other evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:18191643
review:
summary: >-
Interaction with PLEKHN1.
action: REMOVE
reason: >-
Generic protein binding is uninformative.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:18191643
supporting_text: Novel tyrosine phosphorylated and cardiolipin-binding
protein CLPABP functions as mitochondrial RNA granule.
- term:
id: GO:0005759
label: mitochondrial matrix
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:9305894
review:
summary: >-
Original demonstration of C1QBP mitochondrial matrix localization
and importance for OXPHOS maintenance.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
This landmark study established the mitochondrial function of C1QBP.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:9305894
supporting_text: p32 protein, a splicing factor 2-associated protein,
is localized in mitochondrial matrix and is functionally important
in maintaining oxidative phosphorylation.
- term:
id: GO:0005739
label: mitochondrion
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:11083468
review:
summary: >-
Immunogold electron microscopy confirming primary mitochondrial
localization with specific extramitochondrial locations.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Strong experimental support for predominant mitochondrial localization.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:11083468
supporting_text: "Immunogold labeling of Raji lymphoma, CHO, human fibroblasts,
HeLa and B-SC-1 cells shows reactivity primarily within mitochondria."
- term:
id: GO:0005886
label: plasma membrane
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-158218
review:
summary: >-
Reactome annotation for kinin pathway at plasma membrane.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Plasma membrane localization for receptor function is well-established.
- term:
id: GO:0005886
label: plasma membrane
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-158251
review:
summary: >-
Duplicate Reactome annotation for kinin pathway.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with other evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005886
label: plasma membrane
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-158311
review:
summary: >-
Duplicate Reactome annotation for kinin pathway.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with other evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005886
label: plasma membrane
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-158313
review:
summary: >-
Reactome annotation for factor XII activation.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with C1QBP role in kinin/complement pathways.
- term:
id: GO:0005886
label: plasma membrane
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-158354
review:
summary: >-
Reactome annotation for kininogen binding.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with receptor function.
# =====================
# IDA EXPERIMENTAL ANNOTATIONS (more publications)
# =====================
- term:
id: GO:0000122
label: negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:15243141
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP inhibits CBF/NF-Y mediated transcription activation in vitro.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Transcriptional regulation is a secondary function when C1QBP is
present in the nucleus. Not a core function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15243141
supporting_text: "p32 specifically inhibits CBF-mediated transcription activation"
- term:
id: GO:0003714
label: transcription corepressor activity
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:15243141
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP acts as transcriptional corepressor for CBF/NF-Y.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Secondary function in nucleus. Not a core function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15243141
supporting_text: "our study identified p32 as a novel and specific corepressor
of CBF-mediated transcription activation in vitro"
- term:
id: GO:0005634
label: nucleus
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:15243141
review:
summary: >-
Nuclear localization demonstrated by immunofluorescence.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with other evidence for nuclear pools.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15243141
supporting_text: "p32 is present in the cell throughout the cytosol and
nucleus"
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:15243141
review:
summary: >-
Cytosolic localization demonstrated by immunofluorescence.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with other evidence.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15243141
supporting_text: Human p32, interacts with B subunit of the
CCAAT-binding factor, CBF/NF-Y, and inhibits CBF-mediated
transcription activation in vitro.
- term:
id: GO:0008134
label: transcription factor binding
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:15243141
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP binds to NF-YB (CBF-B) transcription factor subunit.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Transcription factor binding is related to the secondary transcriptional
corepressor function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15243141
supporting_text: Human p32, interacts with B subunit of the
CCAAT-binding factor, CBF/NF-Y, and inhibits CBF-mediated
transcription activation in vitro.
- term:
id: GO:0043065
label: positive regulation of apoptotic process
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:15031724
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP interaction with HRK leads to positive regulation of apoptosis
when HRK is expressed. However, p32 knockdown actually protected
against Hrk-induced apoptosis, suggesting p32 facilitates HRK-mediated
apoptosis rather than being a direct apoptotic factor.
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: >-
This annotation overstates C1QBP's role in apoptosis. C1QBP is not
an evolved apoptotic factor. It interacts with HRK and may facilitate
HRK-induced apoptosis in specific contexts, but its core functions
are mitochondrial translation support and complement receptor activity.
Any apoptotic effects are downstream/pleiotropic.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15031724
supporting_text: "small interfering RNA-mediated knockdown of p32 conferred
protection against Hrk-induced apoptosis"
- term:
id: GO:0048025
label: negative regulation of mRNA splicing, via spliceosome
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:10022843
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP inhibits ASF/SF2 RNA binding and phosphorylation, negatively
regulating splicing.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Splicing regulation is a well-documented secondary function but not
the core role of C1QBP.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10022843
supporting_text: "p32 inhibits ASF/SF2 function as both a splicing enhancer
and splicing repressor protein by preventing stable ASF/SF2 interaction
with RNA"
- term:
id: GO:0001849
label: complement component C1q complex binding
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:8195709
review:
summary: >-
Original identification of C1QBP as gC1qR, binding globular heads of C1q.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
This is a core function established in the seminal paper.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:8195709
supporting_text: Isolation, cDNA cloning, and overexpression of a
33-kD cell surface glycoprotein that binds to the globular "heads"
of C1q.
- term:
id: GO:0003729
label: mRNA binding
evidence_type: ISS
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
review:
summary: >-
mRNA binding inferred from mouse ortholog. C1QBP binds mitochondrial
RNAs to support translation.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
RNA binding is part of the core mitochondrial translation support function.
- term:
id: GO:0005540
label: hyaluronic acid binding
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:8567680
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP (HABP1) was identified as a hyaluronic acid-binding protein.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Hyaluronic acid binding is documented but not a core function.
May be relevant in specific extracellular contexts.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:8567680
supporting_text: Molecular cloning of human fibroblast hyaluronic
acid-binding protein confirms its identity with P-32, a protein
co-purified with splicing factor SF2.
- term:
id: GO:0005737
label: cytoplasm
evidence_type: ISS
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
review:
summary: >-
Cytoplasmic localization from ortholog inference.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with experimental evidence for cytoplasmic pools.
- term:
id: GO:0005739
label: mitochondrion
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:19164550
review:
summary: >-
Mitochondrial localization confirmed in context of antiviral response
study (MAVS interaction).
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with predominant mitochondrial localization.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:19164550
supporting_text: Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral
response by gC1qR at mitochondria.
- term:
id: GO:0009986
label: cell surface
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:17881511
review:
summary: >-
Cell surface localization in context of HCV core protein interaction
study.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Cell surface localization is essential for receptor function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17881511
supporting_text: HCV core protein interaction with gC1q receptor
inhibits Th1 differentiation of CD4+ T cells via suppression of
dendritic cell IL-12 production.
- term:
id: GO:0016020
label: membrane
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:8662673
review:
summary: >-
Membrane association documented in kininogen binding study.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Consistent with peripheral membrane protein localization.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:8662673
supporting_text: Isolation and characterization of the
kininogen-binding protein p33 from endothelial cells.
- term:
id: GO:0030449
label: regulation of complement activation
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:8195709
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP regulates complement by binding C1q globular heads.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Core function established in seminal paper.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:8195709
supporting_text: Isolation, cDNA cloning, and overexpression of a
33-kD cell surface glycoprotein that binds to the globular "heads"
of C1q.
- term:
id: GO:0030984
label: kininogen binding
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:8662673
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP/p33 identified as kininogen-binding protein on endothelial cells.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Kininogen binding is a core receptor function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:8662673
supporting_text: Isolation and characterization of the
kininogen-binding protein p33 from endothelial cells.
- term:
id: GO:0031690
label: adrenergic receptor binding
evidence_type: ISS
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
review:
summary: >-
Adrenergic receptor binding from ortholog inference.
action: UNDECIDED
reason: >-
Functional significance in human is unclear.
- term:
id: GO:0032689
label: negative regulation of type II interferon production
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:17881511
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP (via HCV core protein interaction) suppresses IFN-gamma production.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Immune modulation is documented but represents downstream effect
of C1QBP's receptor function rather than a core role.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17881511
supporting_text: HCV core protein interaction with gC1q receptor
inhibits Th1 differentiation of CD4+ T cells via suppression of
dendritic cell IL-12 production.
- term:
id: GO:0032695
label: negative regulation of interleukin-12 production
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:16177118
review:
summary: >-
gC1qR ligation downregulates IL-12 production through PI3K pathway.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
IL-12 regulation is a downstream consequence of receptor function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:16177118
supporting_text: gC1q receptor ligation selectively down-regulates
human IL-12 production through activation of the phosphoinositide
3-kinase pathway.
- term:
id: GO:0032695
label: negative regulation of interleukin-12 production
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:17881511
review:
summary: >-
Duplicate annotation for IL-12 regulation.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Same as above - downstream effect of receptor function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17881511
supporting_text: HCV core protein interaction with gC1q receptor
inhibits Th1 differentiation of CD4+ T cells via suppression of
dendritic cell IL-12 production.
- term:
id: GO:0039534
label: negative regulation of MDA-5 signaling pathway
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:19164550
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP inhibits MDA5 (IFIH1) antiviral signaling through MAVS interaction.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Antiviral response modulation is a documented secondary function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:19164550
supporting_text: Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral
response by gC1qR at mitochondria.
- term:
id: GO:0039536
label: negative regulation of RIG-I signaling pathway
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:19164550
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP inhibits RIG-I antiviral signaling through MAVS interaction.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Antiviral response modulation is a documented secondary function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:19164550
supporting_text: Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral
response by gC1qR at mitochondria.
- term:
id: GO:0042256
label: cytosolic ribosome assembly
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:21536856
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP participates in ribosome biogenesis by regulating nucleolar
protein binding to pre-ribosome particles.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Ribosome biogenesis is a secondary function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21536856
supporting_text: Epub 2011 May 2. Splicing factor 2-associated protein
p32 participates in ribosome biogenesis by regulating the binding of
Nop52 and fibrillarin to preribosome particles.
- term:
id: GO:0043491
label: phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:16177118
review:
summary: >-
gC1qR ligation activates PI3K-AKT pathway.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
PI3K signaling is a downstream consequence of receptor ligation.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:16177118
supporting_text: gC1q receptor ligation selectively down-regulates
human IL-12 production through activation of the phosphoinositide
3-kinase pathway.
- term:
id: GO:0045785
label: positive regulation of cell adhesion
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:20810993
review:
summary: >-
C1q-C1QBP interaction promotes cell adhesion in trophoblast invasion.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Cell adhesion regulation is a downstream consequence of C1q binding.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:20810993
supporting_text: 'Sep 1. An alternative role of C1q in cell migration and
tissue remodeling: contribution to trophoblast invasion and placental
development.'
- term:
id: GO:0050687
label: negative regulation of defense response to virus
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:19164550
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP inhibits RIG-I and MDA5 antiviral pathways.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Antiviral response modulation is a secondary function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:19164550
supporting_text: Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral
response by gC1qR at mitochondria.
- term:
id: GO:0051897
label: positive regulation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase
B signal transduction
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:16177118
review:
summary: >-
gC1qR ligation activates PI3K-AKT signaling.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Downstream signaling consequence of receptor function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:16177118
supporting_text: gC1q receptor ligation selectively down-regulates
human IL-12 production through activation of the phosphoinositide
3-kinase pathway.
- term:
id: GO:0070131
label: positive regulation of mitochondrial translation
evidence_type: ISS
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP supports mitochondrial translation through RNA binding and
mitoribosome association. This is a core function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
This is one of the two core functions of C1QBP - essential for
OXPHOS and confirmed by disease mutations causing COXPD33.
- term:
id: GO:0090023
label: positive regulation of neutrophil chemotaxis
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:9461517
review:
summary: >-
C1q-mediated chemotaxis of neutrophils involves gC1qR and G-protein
signaling.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Chemotaxis regulation is a downstream consequence of C1q receptor
function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:9461517
supporting_text: 'C1q-mediated chemotaxis by human neutrophils: involvement
of gClqR and G-protein signalling mechanisms.'
- term:
id: GO:0097177
label: mitochondrial ribosome binding
evidence_type: ISS
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
review:
summary: >-
C1QBP associates with mitoribosomes to support mitochondrial translation.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Mitoribosome binding is integral to the core mitochondrial translation
support function.
- term:
id: GO:1900026
label: positive regulation of substrate adhesion-dependent cell spreading
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:11859136
review:
summary: >-
C1q receptors including C1QBP cooperate with integrins in endothelial
cell adhesion and spreading.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Cell spreading regulation is a downstream effect of C1q binding.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:11859136
supporting_text: Cooperation of C1q receptors and integrins in
C1q-mediated endothelial cell adhesion and spreading.
- term:
id: GO:1901165
label: positive regulation of trophoblast cell migration
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:20810993
review:
summary: >-
C1q-C1QBP axis promotes trophoblast migration in placental development.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Trophoblast migration is a developmental context-specific consequence
of C1q binding.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:20810993
supporting_text: 'Sep 1. An alternative role of C1q in cell migration and
tissue remodeling: contribution to trophoblast invasion and placental
development.'
- term:
id: GO:2000510
label: positive regulation of dendritic cell chemotaxis
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:16140380
review:
summary: >-
C1q-mediated dendritic cell chemotaxis involves gC1qR.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Chemotaxis regulation is a downstream consequence of C1q receptor function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:16140380
supporting_text: 2005 Sep 2. Chemotaxis of human monocyte-derived
dendritic cells to complement component C1q is mediated by the
receptors gC1qR and cC1qR.
- term:
id: GO:0016020
label: membrane
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:11290596
review:
summary: >-
Membrane localization with cytokeratin 1 and urokinase receptor on
endothelial cells.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Membrane association is consistent with cell surface receptor function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:11290596
supporting_text: Expression and colocalization of cytokeratin 1 and
urokinase plasminogen activator receptor on endothelial cells.
- term:
id: GO:0005886
label: plasma membrane
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: PMID:8195709
review:
summary: >-
Original description of C1QBP as cell surface glycoprotein.
action: ACCEPT
reason: >-
Foundational evidence for cell surface localization.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:8195709
supporting_text: Isolation, cDNA cloning, and overexpression of a
33-kD cell surface glycoprotein that binds to the globular "heads"
of C1q.
- term:
id: GO:0006955
label: immune response
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: PMID:8195709
review:
summary: >-
General immune response annotation from seminal paper.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: >-
Very broad term. More specific annotations (complement activation,
C1q binding) better capture the function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:8195709
supporting_text: Isolation, cDNA cloning, and overexpression of a
33-kD cell surface glycoprotein that binds to the globular "heads"
of C1q.
core_functions:
- molecular_function:
id: GO:0003729
label: mRNA binding
description: >-
C1QBP is essential for mitochondrial protein synthesis. It binds
mitochondrial RNAs (including m5C-modified RNAs), associates with
mitoribosomes, and is required for OXPHOS maintenance. Biallelic
mutations cause COXPD33, a severe mitochondrial disorder with
respiratory chain deficiency.
directly_involved_in:
- id: GO:0070131
label: positive regulation of mitochondrial translation
locations:
- id: GO:0005759
label: mitochondrial matrix
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:28942965
supporting_text: "Biallelic C1QBP mutations cause severe neonatal-, childhood-,
or later-onset cardiomyopathy associated with combined respiratory-chain
deficiencies."
- reference_id: PMID:39019044
supporting_text: "C1QBP recognizes m5C-modified mitochondrial RNAs and promotes
their degradation via recruitment of the mitochondrial degradosome complex."
- reference_id: PMID:9305894
supporting_text: "p32 protein, a splicing factor 2-associated protein, is
localized in mitochondrial matrix and is functionally important in maintaining
oxidative phosphorylation."
- molecular_function:
id: GO:0001849
label: complement component C1q complex binding
description: >-
C1QBP was originally identified as gC1qR, binding the globular heads
of complement C1q. At the cell surface, it modulates complement
activation, binds kininogens, and participates in immune signaling.
It is proposed as a checkpoint-like immune modulator in the tumor
microenvironment.
directly_involved_in:
- id: GO:0030449
label: regulation of complement activation
locations:
- id: GO:0009986
label: cell surface
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:8195709
supporting_text: "This protein designated gC1q-R, was first isolated from
Raji cells and was found to bind to the globular \"heads\" of C1q molecules"
- reference_id: PMID:8662673
supporting_text: "Isolation and characterization of the kininogen-binding
protein p33 from endothelial cells. Identity with the gC1q receptor."
references:
- id: GO_REF:0000024
title: Manual transfer of experimentally-verified manual GO annotation data
to orthologs by curator judgment of sequence similarity
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000033
title: Annotation inferences using phylogenetic trees
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000043
title: Gene Ontology annotation based on UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot keyword
mapping
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000044
title: Gene Ontology annotation based on UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot Subcellular
Location vocabulary mapping, accompanied by conservative changes to GO
terms applied by UniProt
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000052
title: Gene Ontology annotation based on curation of immunofluorescence data
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000107
title: Automatic transfer of experimentally verified manual GO annotation
data to orthologs using Ensembl Compara
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000120
title: Combined Automated Annotation using Multiple IEA Methods
findings: []
- id: PMID:10022843
title: The splicing factor-associated protein, p32, regulates RNA splicing
by inhibiting ASF/SF2 RNA binding and phosphorylation.
findings:
- statement: C1QBP inhibits ASF/SF2 RNA binding and phosphorylation
- statement: Functions as ASF/SF2 inhibitory factor regulating splicing
- id: PMID:10831594
title: Protein kinase C [micro] is regulated by the multifunctional chaperon
protein p32.
findings: []
- id: PMID:11083468
title: Localization of P32 protein (gC1q-R) in mitochondria and at specific
extramitochondrial locations in normal tissues.
findings:
- statement: Primary localization is mitochondrial
- statement: Cell surface localization in endothelial cells and acinar
cells
- statement: Nuclear localization in splenic lymphocytes
- id: PMID:11086025
title: Interaction between complement receptor gC1qR and hepatitis C virus
core protein inhibits T-lymphocyte proliferation.
findings: []
- id: PMID:11290596
title: Expression and colocalization of cytokeratin 1 and urokinase
plasminogen activator receptor on endothelial cells.
findings: []
- id: PMID:11859136
title: Cooperation of C1q receptors and integrins in C1q-mediated
endothelial cell adhesion and spreading.
findings: []
- id: PMID:12034482
title: The N-terminal conserved domain of rubella virus capsid interacts
with the C-terminal region of cellular p32 and overexpression of p32
enhances the viral infectivity.
findings: []
- id: PMID:12220632
title: The cytoplasmic tail peptide sequence of membrane type-1 matrix
metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP) directly binds to gC1qR, a
compartment-specific chaperone-like regulatory protein.
findings: []
- id: PMID:14743216
title: A physical and functional map of the human TNF-alpha/NF-kappa B
signal transduction pathway.
findings: []
- id: PMID:15031724
title: Physical and functional interaction between BH3-only protein Hrk and
mitochondrial pore-forming protein p32.
findings:
- statement: C1QBP interacts with HRK in mitochondria
- statement: p32 knockdown protects against Hrk-induced apoptosis
- statement: C1QBP facilitates but is not directly apoptotic
- id: PMID:15243141
title: Human p32, interacts with B subunit of the CCAAT-binding factor,
CBF/NF-Y, and inhibits CBF-mediated transcription activation in vitro.
findings:
- statement: C1QBP interacts with NF-YB (CBF-B)
- statement: Acts as transcriptional corepressor
- statement: Present in cytosol and nucleus
- id: PMID:16140380
title: Chemotaxis of human monocyte-derived dendritic cells to complement
component C1q is mediated by the receptors gC1qR and cC1qR.
findings: []
- id: PMID:16177118
title: gC1q receptor ligation selectively down-regulates human IL-12
production through activation of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase pathway.
findings: []
- id: PMID:16721827
title: CDC2L5, a Cdk-like kinase with RS domain, interacts with the
ASF/SF2-associated protein p32 and affects splicing in vivo.
findings: []
- id: PMID:17486078
title: The autophagic inducer smARF interacts with and is stabilized by the
mitochondrial p32 protein.
findings: []
- id: PMID:17881511
title: HCV core protein interaction with gC1q receptor inhibits Th1
differentiation of CD4+ T cells via suppression of dendritic cell IL-12
production.
findings: []
- id: PMID:18191643
title: Novel tyrosine phosphorylated and cardiolipin-binding protein CLPABP
functions as mitochondrial RNA granule.
findings: []
- id: PMID:18676636
title: Human p32 is a novel FOXC1-interacting protein that regulates FOXC1
transcriptional activity in ocular cells.
findings: []
- id: PMID:19164550
title: Inhibition of RIG-I and MDA5-dependent antiviral response by gC1qR at
mitochondria.
findings: []
- id: PMID:20810993
title: 'An alternative role of C1q in cell migration and tissue remodeling: contribution
to trophoblast invasion and placental development.'
findings: []
- id: PMID:21536856
title: Splicing factor 2-associated protein p32 participates in ribosome
biogenesis by regulating the binding of Nop52 and fibrillarin to
preribosome particles.
findings: []
- id: PMID:21653829
title: Protein interactome reveals converging molecular pathways among
autism disorders.
findings: []
- id: PMID:21988832
title: Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network of the
human liver.
findings: []
- id: PMID:22118625
title: NONO and RALY proteins are required for YB-1 oxaliplatin induced
resistance in colon adenocarcinoma cell lines.
findings: []
- id: PMID:22238231
title: Binding of cellular p32 protein to the rubella virus P150 replicase
protein via PxxPxR motifs.
findings: []
- id: PMID:23986595
title: A host YB-1 ribonucleoprotein complex is hijacked by hepatitis C
virus for the control of NS3-dependent particle production.
findings: []
- id: PMID:24955142
title: 'Exploration of panviral proteome: high-throughput cloning and functional
implications in virus-host interactions.'
findings: []
- id: PMID:25497084
title: C1QBP negatively regulates the activation of oncoprotein YBX1 in the
renal cell carcinoma as revealed by interactomics analysis.
findings: []
- id: PMID:25852190
title: Integrative analysis of kinase networks in TRAIL-induced apoptosis
provides a source of potential targets for combination therapy.
findings: []
- id: PMID:26184334
title: 'Comprehensive Protein Interactome Analysis of a Key RNA Helicase: Detection
of Novel Stress Granule Proteins.'
findings: []
- id: PMID:26816005
title: Homologous Transcription Factors DUX4 and DUX4c Associate with
Cytoplasmic Proteins during Muscle Differentiation.
findings: []
- id: PMID:27499296
title: Mitochondrial Protein Interaction Mapping Identifies Regulators of
Respiratory Chain Function.
findings: []
- id: PMID:28514442
title: Architecture of the human interactome defines protein communities and
disease networks.
findings: []
- id: PMID:28565870
title: C1QBP is upregulated in colon cancer and binds to apolipoprotein A-I.
findings: []
- id: PMID:28942965
title: Biallelic C1QBP mutations cause severe neonatal-, childhood-, or
later-onset cardiomyopathy associated with combined respiratory-chain
deficiencies.
findings:
- statement: C1QBP mutations cause COXPD33
- statement: Essential for mitochondrial translation
- statement: Required for OXPHOS
- id: PMID:31353207
title: C1QBP Promotes Homologous Recombination by Stabilizing MRE11 and
Controlling the Assembly and Activation of MRE11/RAD50/NBS1 Complex.
findings: []
- id: PMID:31980649
title: Extensive rewiring of the EGFR network in colorectal cancer cells
expressing transforming levels of KRAS(G13D).
findings: []
- id: PMID:32296183
title: A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
findings: []
- id: PMID:32958672
title: Unusually efficient CUG initiation of an overlapping reading frame in
POLG mRNA yields novel protein POLGARF.
findings: []
- id: PMID:33961781
title: Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the
human interactome.
findings: []
- id: PMID:34800366
title: Quantitative high-confidence human mitochondrial proteome and its
dynamics in cellular context.
findings: []
- id: PMID:35271311
title: 'OpenCell: Endogenous tagging for the cartography of human cellular organization.'
findings: []
- id: PMID:36882853
title: The double homeodomain protein DUX4c is associated with regenerating
muscle fibers and RNA-binding proteins.
findings: []
- id: PMID:39019044
title: RNA 5-methylcytosine marks mitochondrial double-stranded RNAs for
degradation and cytosolic release.
findings:
- statement: C1QBP recognizes m5C-modified mitochondrial RNAs
- statement: Promotes recruitment of mitochondrial degradosome
- statement: Key role in mitochondrial RNA quality control
- id: PMID:8195709
title: Isolation, cDNA cloning, and overexpression of a 33-kD cell surface
glycoprotein that binds to the globular "heads" of C1q.
findings:
- statement: Original identification of C1QBP as gC1qR
- statement: Binds globular heads of C1q
- statement: Cell surface glycoprotein
- id: PMID:8567680
title: Molecular cloning of human fibroblast hyaluronic acid-binding protein
confirms its identity with P-32, a protein co-purified with splicing
factor SF2. Hyaluronic acid-binding protein as P-32 protein, co-purified
with splicing factor SF2.
findings: []
- id: PMID:8662673
title: Isolation and characterization of the kininogen-binding protein p33
from endothelial cells. Identity with the gC1q receptor.
findings:
- statement: C1QBP/p33 is kininogen-binding protein
- statement: Identical to gC1q receptor
- id: PMID:8710908
title: 'Identification of the zinc-dependent endothelial cell binding protein
for high molecular weight kininogen and factor XII: identity with the receptor
that binds to the globular "heads" of C1q (gC1q-R).'
findings: []
- id: PMID:8900153
title: The binding protein for globular heads of complement C1q, gC1qR.
Functional expression and characterization as a novel vitronectin binding
factor.
findings: []
- id: PMID:9305894
title: p32 protein, a splicing factor 2-associated protein, is localized in
mitochondrial matrix and is functionally important in maintaining
oxidative phosphorylation.
findings:
- statement: C1QBP localizes to mitochondrial matrix
- statement: Important for OXPHOS maintenance
- id: PMID:9461517
title: 'C1q-mediated chemotaxis by human neutrophils: involvement of gClqR and
G-protein signalling mechanisms.'
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-158218
title: prekallikrein + kininogen:C1q binding protein tetramer ->
prekallikrein:kininogen:C1q binding protein tetramer
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-158251
title: prekallikrein:kininogen:C1q binding protein tetramer ->
kallikrein:kininogen:C1q binding protein tetramer
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-158311
title: kallikrein:kininogen:C1q binding protein tetramer -> kallikrein +
activated kininogen:C1q binding protein tetramer + bradykinin
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-158313
title: factor XII -> factor XIIa
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-158354
title: kininogen + C1q binding protein tetramer -> kininogen:C1q binding
protein tetramer
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9645692
title: C1QBP promotes translocation of p14ARF to the mitochondrial matrix
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9645694
title: p14ARF binds C1QBP
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9645766
title: p14ARF mutants do not bind C1QBP
findings: []
- id: deep-research
title: C1QBP deep research summary (Falcon 2024)
findings:
- statement: Core functions are mitochondrial translation support and C1q
receptor
- statement: Over-expressed in cancers
- statement: Proposed as checkpoint-like immune modulator
- statement: Biallelic mutations cause COXPD33 with cardiomyopathy
- id: file:human/C1QBP/C1QBP-deep-research-falcon.md
title: Deep research report on C1QBP
findings: []