Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Nuclear Factor, Erythroid-derived 2 (NFE2) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed of NFE2 and NFE2-like proteins including NFE2-like 1 or NFE2-related factor 1 (NFE2L1 or Nrf1), NFE2L2 (or Nrf2), and NFE2L3 (or Nrf3). These are Cap'n'Collar (CNC) Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors that are defined by a conserved 43-amino acid region (called the CNC domain) located N-terminal to the bZIP DNA-binding domain. NFE2 functions in development; it is required for the proper development of platelets. The three Nrfs function in stress responses. Nrf2, the most extensively studied member of this subfamily, acts as a xenobiotic-activated receptor that regulates the adaptive response to oxidants and electrophiles. As the master regulator of the antioxidant defense pathway, it plays roles in the biology of inflammation, obesity, and cancer. Nrf1 is an essential protein that binds to the antioxidant response element (ARE) and is also involved in regulating oxidative stress. In addition, it also regulates genes involved in cell and tissue differentiation, inflammation, and hepatocyte homeostasis. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 695917228 263 QLALVRDIRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLLRARGEADRTLEVMRQQLAELY 330
Cdd:cd14720    1 QLALIRDIRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLDNIVGLEDEVEQLQRQREKLLREKAENAKSLREMKQKLNDLY 68

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Nuclear Factor, Erythroid-derived 2 (NFE2) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed of NFE2 and NFE2-like proteins including NFE2-like 1 or NFE2-related factor 1 (NFE2L1 or Nrf1), NFE2L2 (or Nrf2), and NFE2L3 (or Nrf3). These are Cap'n'Collar (CNC) Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors that are defined by a conserved 43-amino acid region (called the CNC domain) located N-terminal to the bZIP DNA-binding domain. NFE2 functions in development; it is required for the proper development of platelets. The three Nrfs function in stress responses. Nrf2, the most extensively studied member of this subfamily, acts as a xenobiotic-activated receptor that regulates the adaptive response to oxidants and electrophiles. As the master regulator of the antioxidant defense pathway, it plays roles in the biology of inflammation, obesity, and cancer. Nrf1 is an essential protein that binds to the antioxidant response element (ARE) and is also involved in regulating oxidative stress. In addition, it also regulates genes involved in cell and tissue differentiation, inflammation, and hepatocyte homeostasis. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 695917228 263 QLALVRDIRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLLRARGEADRTLEVMRQQLAELY 330
Cdd:cd14720    1 QLALIRDIRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLDNIVGLEDEVEQLQRQREKLLREKAENAKSLREMKQKLNDLY 68

basic region leucin zipper;

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gi 695917228   268 RDIRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLLRARGEADRTLEVMRQQLAE 328
Cdd:smart00338   5 KRRRRRERNREAARRSRERKKAEIEELERKVEQLEAENERLKKEIERLRRELEKLKSELEE 65

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Nuclear Factor, Erythroid-derived 2 (NFE2) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed of NFE2 and NFE2-like proteins including NFE2-like 1 or NFE2-related factor 1 (NFE2L1 or Nrf1), NFE2L2 (or Nrf2), and NFE2L3 (or Nrf3). These are Cap'n'Collar (CNC) Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors that are defined by a conserved 43-amino acid region (called the CNC domain) located N-terminal to the bZIP DNA-binding domain. NFE2 functions in development; it is required for the proper development of platelets. The three Nrfs function in stress responses. Nrf2, the most extensively studied member of this subfamily, acts as a xenobiotic-activated receptor that regulates the adaptive response to oxidants and electrophiles. As the master regulator of the antioxidant defense pathway, it plays roles in the biology of inflammation, obesity, and cancer. Nrf1 is an essential protein that binds to the antioxidant response element (ARE) and is also involved in regulating oxidative stress. In addition, it also regulates genes involved in cell and tissue differentiation, inflammation, and hepatocyte homeostasis. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 695917228 263 QLALVRDIRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLLRARGEADRTLEVMRQQLAELY 330
Cdd:cd14720    1 QLALIRDIRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLDNIVGLEDEVEQLQRQREKLLREKAENAKSLREMKQKLNDLY 68

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of BTB and CNC homolog (BACH) proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; BACH proteins are Cap'n'Collar (CNC) Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors that are defined by a conserved 43-amino acid region (called the CNC domain) located N-terminal to the bZIP DNA-binding domain. In addition, they contain a BTB domain (Broad complex-Tramtrack-Bric-a-brac domain, also known as the POZ [poxvirus and zinc finger] domain) that is absent in other CNC proteins. Veterbrates contain two members, BACH1 and BACH2. BACH1 forms heterodimers with small Mafs such as MafK to function as a repressor of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) gene (Hmox-1) enhancers. It has also been implicated as the master regulator of breast cancer bone metastasis. The BACH1 bZIP transcription factor should not be confused with the protein originally named as BRCA1-Associated C-terminal Helicase1 (BACH1), which has been renamed BRIP1 (BRCA1 Interacting Protein C-terminal Helicase1) and also called FANCJ. BACH2 is a B-cell specific transcription factor that plays a critical role in oxidative stress-mediated apoptosis. It plays an important role in class switching and somatic hypermutation of immunoglobulin genes. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 695917228 260 TESQLALVRDIRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLLRARGEADRTLEVMRQQLAELY 330
Cdd:cd14719    1 TPEQLEFIHDVRRRSKNRIAAQRCRKRKLDCIQNLECEIKKLVCEKEKLLGERNQLKASMGELRENFSCLC 71

basic region leucin zipper;

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gi 695917228   268 RDIRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLLRARGEADRTLEVMRQQLAE 328
Cdd:smart00338   5 KRRRRRERNREAARRSRERKKAEIEELERKVEQLEAENERLKKEIERLRRELEKLKSELEE 65

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of bZIP transcription factors: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) factors comprise one of the most important classes of enhancer-type transcription factors. They act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes including cell survival, learning and memory, lipid metabolism, and cancer progression, among others. They also play important roles in responses to stimuli or stress signals such as cytokines, genotoxic agents, or physiological stresses. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 695917228 270 IRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLLR 310
Cdd:cd14686    2 ERRRERNREAARRSRERKKERIEELEEEVEELEEENEELKA 42

bZIP transcription factor; The Pfam entry includes the basic region and the leucine zipper region.

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gi 695917228  268 RDIRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLlraRGEADRtLEVMRQQL 326
Cdd:pfam00170   1 KREKRKQSNREAARRSRQRKQAYIEELERRVKALEGENKTL---RSELEE-LKKEVEKL 55

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 3 (CREB3) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed of CREB3 (also called LZIP or Luman), and the CREB3-like proteins CREB3L1 (or OASIS), CREB3L2, CREB3L3 (or CREBH), and CREB3L4 (or AIbZIP). They are type II membrane-associated members of the Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) family of transcription factors, with their N-termini facing the cytoplasm and their C-termini penetrating through the ER membrane. They contain an N-terminal transcriptional activation domain followed bZIP and transmembrane domains, and a C-terminal tail. They play important roles in ER stress and the unfolded protein response (UPR), as well as in many other biological processes such as cell secretion, bone and cartilage formation, and carcinogenesis. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 695917228 270 IRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLLR 310
Cdd:cd14689    4 VRRKIRNKISAQESRRRKKEYIDGLESRVAACTAENQELKK 44

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Activating Transcription Factor-3 (ATF-3) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; ATF-3 is a Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor that is induced by various stress signals such as cytokines, genetoxic agents, or physiological stresses. It is implicated in cancer and host defense against pathogens. It negatively regulates the transcription of pro-inflammatory cytokines and is critical in preventing acute inflammatory syndromes. Mice deficient with ATF3 display increased susceptibility to endotoxic shock induced death. ATF3 dimerizes with Jun and other ATF proteins; the heterodimers function either as activators or repressors depending on the promoter context. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 695917228 268 RDIRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRK-------------LETI-VQLERELERLSSERERLL 309
Cdd:cd14722    1 RRRRRRERNKVAAAKCRNKKkertdclqkesekLETQnAELKRQIEELKNEKQHLI 56

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma (Maf) proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; Maf proteins are Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors that may participate in the activator protein-1 (AP-1) complex, which is implicated in many cell functions including proliferation, apoptosis, survival, migration, tumorigenesis, and morphogenesis, among others. Maf proteins fall into two groups: small and large. The large Mafs (c-Maf, MafA, MafB, NRL) contain an N-terminal transactivation domain, a linker region of varying size, an anxillary DNA-binding domain, and a C-terminal bZIP domain. They function as critical regulators of terminal differentiation in the blood and in many tissues such as bone, brain, kidney, pancreas, and retina. The small Mafs (MafF, MafK, MafG) do not contain a transactivation domain. They form dimers with cap'n'collar (CNC) proteins that harbor transactivation domains, and they act either as activators or repressors depending on their dimerization partner. They play roles in stress response and detoxification pathways. They have been implicated in various diseases such as diabetes, neurological diseases, thrombocytopenia and cancer. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 695917228 271 RRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLLRARGEADRTLEVMRQQLAELY 330
Cdd:cd14697   11 RRTLKNRGYAQSCRAKRVQQKEQLENEKAELRSQIEELKEENSELQQELDYYKQKFEALA 70

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of blue light (BL) receptor aureochrome (AUREO) and similar bZIP domains; AUREO is a BL-activated transcription factor specific to phototrophic stramenopiles. It has a bZIP and a BL-sensing light-oxygen voltage (LOV) domain. It has been shown to mediate BL-induced branching and regulate the development of the sex organ in Vaucheria frigida. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription. This subgroup also includes the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) immediate-early transcription factor ZEBRA (BZLF1, Zta, Z, EB1). ZEBRA exhibits a variant of the bZIP fold, it has a unique dimer interface and a substantial hydrophobic pocket; it has a C-terminal moiety which stabilizes the coiled coil involved in dimer formation. ZEBRA functions to trigger the switch of EBV's biphasic infection cycle from latent to lytic infection. It activates the promoters of EBV lytic genes by binding ZEBRA response elements (ZREs) and inducing a cascade of expression of over 50 viral genes. It also down regulates latency-associated promoters, is an essential replication factor, induces host cell cycle arrest, and alters cellular immune responses and transcription factor activity.

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gi 695917228 271 RRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERL 308
Cdd:cd14809    3 RRRERNREHARKTRLRKKAYLESLKEQVAALQAENQRL 40

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Activating Transcription Factor-4 (ATF-4) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; ATF-4 was also isolated and characterized as the cAMP-response element binding protein 2 (CREB2). It is a Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor that has been reported to act as both an activator or repressor. It is a critical component in both the unfolded protein response (UPR) and amino acid response (AAR) pathways. Under certain stress conditions, ATF-4 transcription is increased; accumulation of ATF-4 induces the expression of genes involved in amino acid metabolism and transport, mitochondrial function, redox chemistry, and others that ensure protein synthesis and recovery from stress. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 695917228 271 RRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLLRARGEADRTLEVMRQQLAE 328
Cdd:cd14692    5 RKREQNKNAATRYRQKKREEKEELLSEEEELEDRNRELKDEVEELQREINYLKDLLRE 62

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of small musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma (Maf) proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; Maf proteins are Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors that may participate in the activator protein-1 (AP-1) complex, which is implicated in many cell functions including proliferation, apoptosis, survival, migration, tumorigenesis, and morphogenesis, among others. Maf proteins fall into two groups: small and large. The small Mafs (MafF, MafK, and MafG) do not contain a transactivation domain but do harbor the anxillary DNA-binding domain and a C-terminal bZIP domain. They form dimers with cap'n'collar (CNC) proteins that harbor transactivation domains, and they act either as activators or repressors depending on their dimerization partner. CNC transcription factors include NFE2 (nuclear factor, erythroid-derived 2) and similar proteins NFE2L1 (NFE2-like 1), NFE2L2, and NFE2L3, as well as BACH1 and BACH2. Small Mafs play roles in stress response and detoxification pathways. They also regulate the expression of betaA-globin and other genes activated during erythropoiesis. They have been implicated in various diseases such as diabetes, neurological diseases, thrombocytopenia and cancer. Triple deletion of the three small Mafs is embryonically lethal. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 695917228 271 RRRG-KNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLLRARGEADRTLEVMR 323
Cdd:cd14717   10 RRRTlKNRGYAASCRIKRVTQKEELEKQKAELQQEVEKLARENASMRLELDALR 63

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Plant Elongated/Long Hypocotyl5 (HY5)-like transcription factors and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is predominantly composed of plant Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors with similarity to Solanum lycopersicum and Arabidopsis thaliana HY5. Also included are the Dictyostelium discoideum bZIP transcription factors E and F. HY5 plays an important role in seedling development and is a positive regulator of photomorphogenesis. Plants with decreased levels of HY5 show defects in light responses including inhibited photomorphogenesis, loss of alkaloid organization, and reduced carotenoid accumulation. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 695917228 271 RRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLLR 310
Cdd:cd14704    3 RRLLRNRESAQLSRQRKKEYLSELEAKCRELEAENAELEA 42

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of the oncogene Fos (Fos): a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; Fos proteins are members of the activator protein-1 (AP-1) complex, which is mainly composed of Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) dimers of the Jun and Fos families, and to a lesser extent, the activating transcription factor (ATF) and musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma (Maf) families. The broad combinatorial possibilities for various dimers determine binding specificity, affinity, and the spectrum of regulated genes. The AP-1 complex is implicated in many cell functions including proliferation, apoptosis, survival, migration, tumorigenesis, and morphogenesis, among others. There are four Fos proteins: c-Fos, FosB, Fos-related antigen 1 (Fra-1), and Fra-2. In addition, FosB also exists as smaller splice variants FosB2 and deltaFosB2. They all contain an N-terminal region and a bZIP domain. c-Fos and FosB also contain a C-terminal transactivation domain which is absent in Fra-1/2 and the smaller FosB variants. Fos proteins can only heterodimerize with Jun and other AP-1 proteins, but cannot homodimerize. Fos:Jun heterodimers are more stable and can bind DNA with more affinity that Jun:Jun homodimers. Fos proteins can enhance the trans-activating and transforming properties of Jun proteins. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 695917228 271 RRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERL 308
Cdd:cd14721    4 VRRERNKLAAAKCRQRRVDLTNTLQAETEQLEDEKSSL 41

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of CREBZF/Zhangfei transcription factor and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; CREBZF (also called Zhangfei, ZF, LAZip, or SMILE) is a neuronal bZIP transcription factor that is involved in the infection cycle of herpes simplex virus (HSV) and related cellular processes. It suppresses the ability of the HSV transactivator VP16 to initiate the viral replicative cycle. CREBZF has also been implicated in the regulation of the human nerve growth factor receptor trkA and the tumor suppressor p53. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 695917228 272 RRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLETIVQLERELERLSSERERLLRARGEADRTLEVM 322
Cdd:cd14706    4 VMSKNAIAARENRLKKKEYVENLEKSVDKLKSENKELKKANKKLQKLVEEL 54