MUC16 (mucin 16, cell surface associated)

Identity

Other names	CA125
	FLJ14303
	Mucin-16
Hugo	MUC16
Location	19p13.2

Note	MUC16 belongs to the subgroup of the membrane-anchored mucin. It is a type-1 glycopotein with heavy O- and N-type glycosylation.

DNA/RNA

	Shows the genomic organization of MUC16 gene.
Description	In the genome, MUC16 is localized in 19p13.2 chromosome and is coded by sequences present within approximatively 179kb of genomic DNA.
Transcription	As per the present available information, there is a discrepancy regarding the total number of exons present in MUC16 genomic DNA. This discrepancy is due to the absence/presence of some of the genomic sequences (particularly for the repeat regions) in the available genomic databases. The terminal nine exons on both 5' and 3' ends code for the amino- and carboxy-terminal domains of MUC16, respectively. At the same time, it has been proposed that five consecutive exons code for a single repeat unit (SRU) of the central tandem repeat domain.

Protein

	Shows the structural organization of CA125/MUC16 protein.

Description	MUC16 protein harbors a central tandem repeat region, N-terminal domain and carboxy terminal domain. The N-terminal domain has 12070 numbers of amino acids rich in serine/threonine residues and accounts for the major O-glycosylation known to be present in CA125. The MUC16 protein back bone is dominated by tandem repeat region, which has more than 60 repeat domains, each composed of 156 amino acids. Though all the individual repeat units are not similar, most of them occur more than once in the sequence. The repeat units are rich in serine, threonine and proline residues, which are typical for any mucins. Each repeat unit has some homology to the SEA (Sea-urchin sperm protein, Enterokinase and Agrin) module, whose exact biological function is not known. The epitopes for known anti-CA125 antibodies (OC125 and M11) are thought to be present on a small cysteine ring region present in the tandem-repeat region of MUC16. The carboxy-terminal domain has 284 aminoacids and can be divided into three different regions: extra cellular, transmembrane and cytoplasmic tail. The extracellular part of the carboxy-terminal domain has many N-glycosylation sites and some O-glycosyaltion sites. Several in silico analyses suggest a putative cleavage site in the extracellular part of carboxy-terminal domain. The MUC16 cytoplasmic tail is 31 amino acids long and has many possible phosphorylation sites. The phosphorylation of CA125 in WISH cells has been reported by labeling with 32PO43- and immunoprecipitaion analysis but the exact site of phosphorylation is yet to be mapped. Interestingly, CA125 contains a putative tyrosine phosphorylation site (RRKKEGY), which was first recognized in Src family protein. This sequence is conserved in the translated mouse EST (AK003577) that has homology with CA125/MUC16 at the C-terminal end. Recently, it has been shown that MUC16 cytoplasmic tail, which contains a polybasic aminoacid sequence, interacts with cytoskeleton through ERM (ezrin/radixin/moesin) actin-binding proteins.
Expression	The expression of MUC16 has been reported in human epithelia of conjunctiva, cornea, middle ear and trachea under normal physiological conditions. MUC16 is also expressed in ovarian carcinoma.
Localisation	It is a type I membrane-bound protein and due to cleavage gets secreted into the extracellular space. On the ocular surface, MUC16 is expressed on the tips of the microplicae of the ocular surface.
Function	MUC16 provides a disadhesive protective barrier to the ocular epithelial surface. Overexpression of CA125/MUC16 in ovarian cancer indicates its possible role in cancer pathogenesis. Studies have shown that CA125/MUC16 binds to mesothelin and galectin-1, which are overexpressed in ovarian cancer. It has also been shown that mesothelin-MUC16 interaction has significance in adhesion of ovarian cancer cells to mesothelial cells present on the inner wall of the peritoneum and on the surface of other abdominal organs. This cell to cell adhesion may help in ovarian cancer metastasis. It has been proposed that galectin-1 bound to MUC16 may cause apoptosis of T cells, and thus help in the suppression of the host immunity.
Homology	Similar to mucin 16 of Pan troglodytes, Canis lupus familiaris, Mus musculus, Rattus norvegicus and Gallus gallus.

Implicated in

Entity	Ovarian cancer
Disease	Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynaecologic malignancy in the United States and other parts of the world. In the United States, ovarian cancer accounts for approximately 22,000 new cases and 16,000 deaths occurring every year. The epithelial ovarian carcinomas represent approximately 90% of all types of ovarian malignant neoplasms. Due to lack of specific signs and symptoms of this disease, coupled with lack of reliable screening strategies most patients are diagnosed in the advanced stage of the disease, resulting in low overall cure rates. Ovarian cancer patients are generally treated with surgical resection and subsequent platinum-based chemotherapy. Although, many patients initially respond well to chemotherapy, long term survival remains poor due to eventual tumor recurrence and emergence of drug-resistant disease. Overall, the five year survival rate is 45%.
Prognosis	Since the last 20 years, CA125/MUC16 has been used as a well-established marker for diagnosis of ovarian cancer. It is mostly overexpressed in serous type of ovarian cancers and less likely to be expressed in mucinous tumors. More than 80% of ovarian cancer patients have elevated CA125 level during their treatment period. It has been shown that the disease progression is associated with an increase in serum CA125 level, while a decline in serum CA125 level is associated with response to therapy. In another finding, it has been shown that the trend of serum CA125 level during the first three courses of chemotherapy is a strong forecaster of re-examination findings in patients with ovarian carcinoma at the end of treatment. Interestingly, it has been shown that a normal CA125 level by the end of second or third chemotherapy is strongly linked to the survival of patients in stage 3 or stage 4 conditions. Also, variations in the CA125 value even within the normal range carry useful information regarding prediction of time to treatment failure. Additionally, in patients in stage 1 cancers it has been suggested that CA125 elevations are not related to the tumor mass volume. Recently, the potential of CA125/MUC16 as a therapeutic target has been harnessed by using an armed human antibody (3A5) against MUC16 protein.
Oncogenesis	There is no experimental evidence in the scientific literature for a role of MUC16 in oncogenesis. However, MUC16 possesses many structural similarities with other membrane bound mucins, like MUC1 and MUC4, which are already shown to be functionally involved in different cancers. Transmembrane mucins are hypothesized to serve as sensors of the external environment and can transduce signals via the post-translational modifications of their cytoplasmic tail. Phosphorylation of MUC16 protein has already been reported. Though the exact interacting partner and the site of phosphorylation are unknown, the presence of potential phosphorylation sites in MUC16 cytoplasmic tail indicates the possible role of MUC16 in downstream signal transduction. Further, it has been shown that MUC16 interacts with galectin-1 and mesothelin and these interactions may have a role in cancer progression.

External links

	Nomenclature
Hugo	MUC16
GDB	MUC16
Entrez_Gene	MUC16  94025  mucin 16, cell surface associated
	Cards
Atlas	MUC16ID41455ch19q13
GeneCards	MUC16
Ensembl	MUC16 [Search_View]   ENSG00000205631 [Gene_View]
Genatlas	MUC16
GeneLynx	MUC16
eGenome	MUC16
euGene	94025
	Genomic and cartography
GoldenPath	MUC16  -  19p13.2   chr19:8820521-8953018 -  19p13.2   [Description]    (hg18-Mar_2006)
Ensembl	MUC16 - 19p13.2 [CytoView]
NCBI	Mapview
OMIM	Disease map [OMIM]
HomoloGene	MUC16
	Gene and transcription
Genbank	AF361486 [ ENTREZ ]
Genbank	AF414442 [ ENTREZ ]
Genbank	AK024365 [ ENTREZ ]
Genbank	AK056791 [ ENTREZ ]
Genbank	AK128681 [ ENTREZ ]
RefSeq	NM_024690 [ SRS ]    NM_024690 [ ENTREZ ]
RefSeq	AC_000062 [ SRS ]    AC_000062 [ ENTREZ ]
RefSeq	NC_000019 [ SRS ]    NC_000019 [ ENTREZ ]
RefSeq	NT_011295 [ SRS ]    NT_011295 [ ENTREZ ]
RefSeq	NW_927195 [ SRS ]    NW_927195 [ ENTREZ ]
AceView	MUC16 AceView - NCBI
Unigene	Hs.432676 [ SRS ]    Hs.432676 [ NCBI ]     HS432676 [ spliceNest ]
	Protein : pattern, domain, 3D structure
SwissProt	Q8WXI7 [ SRS]    Q8WXI7 [ EXPASY ]     Q8WXI7 [ INTERPRO ]
Prosite	PS50297 ANK_REP_REGION [ SRS ]    PS50297 ANK_REP_REGION [ Expasy ]
Prosite	PS50088 ANK_REPEAT [ SRS ]    PS50088 ANK_REPEAT [ Expasy ]
Prosite	PS50024 SEA [ SRS ]    PS50024 SEA [ Expasy ]
Interpro	IPR002110 ANK [ SRS ]    IPR002110 ANK [ EBI ]
Interpro	IPR000082 SEA [ SRS ]    IPR000082 SEA [ EBI ]
CluSTr	Q8WXI7
Pfam	PF01390 SEA [ SRS ]    PF01390 SEA [ Sanger ]    pfam01390 [ NCBI-CDD ]
Smart	SM00200 SEA [EMBL]
Blocks	Q8WXI7
	Protein Interaction databases
DIP	Q8WXI7
IntAct	Q8WXI7
	Polymorphism : SNP, mutations, diseases
OMIM	606154    [ map ]
GENECLINICS	606154
SNP	MUC16 [dbSNP-NCBI]
SNP	NM_024690 [SNP-NCI]
SNP	MUC16 [GeneSNPs - Utah]  MUC16] [HGBASE - SRS]
HAPMAP	MUC16 [HAPMAP]
HGMD	MUC16
	General knowledge
Family Browser	MUC16 [UCSC Family Browser]
SOURCE	NM_024690
SMD	Hs.432676
SAGE	Hs.432676
GO	protein binding [Amigo]  protein binding
GO	extracellular region [Amigo]  extracellular region
GO	plasma membrane [Amigo]  plasma membrane
GO	cell adhesion [Amigo]  cell adhesion
GO	integral to membrane [Amigo]  integral to membrane
GO	extrinsic to membrane [Amigo]  extrinsic to membrane
PubGene	MUC16
TreeFam	MUC16
CTD	94025 [Comparative ToxicoGenomics Database]
	Other databases
	Probes
Probe	MUC16 Related clones (RZPD - Berlin)
	PubMed
PubMed	34 Pubmed reference(s) in LocusLink

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Functions of MUC16 in corneal epithelial cells.

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Armed antibodies targeting the mucin repeats of the ovarian cancer antigen, MUC16, are highly efficacious in animal tumor models.

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PMID 17510422

MUC16 is produced in tracheal surface epithelium and submucosal glands and is present in secretions from normal human airway and cultured bronchial epithelial cells.

Davies JR, Kirkham S, Svitacheva N, Thornton DJ, Carlstedt I

The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology. 2007 ; 39 (10) : 1943-1954.

PMID 17604678

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Contributor(s)

Written	10-2007	Shantibhusan Senapati, Moorthy P Ponnusamy, Ajay P Singh, Maneesh Jain, Surinder K Batra
		Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985870 Nebraska Medical Center, Durham Research center 7005, Omaha, NE 68198-5870, USA (SKB)

Citation

This paper should be referenced as such :

Senapati S, Ponnusamy MP, Singh AP, Jain M, Batra SK . MUC16 (mucin 16, cell surface associated). Atlas Genet Cytogenet Oncol Haematol. October 2007 . URL : http://AtlasGeneticsOncology.org/Genes/MUC16ID41455ch19q13.html

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