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Facts about DNA-binding protein RFX2.
Recognizes and binds the X-box, a regulatory motif with DNA sequence 5'-GTNRCC(0-3N)RGYAAC-3' present on promoters (PubMed:10330134). Probably activates transcription of the testis- specific histone gene HIST1H1T (By similarity).
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Gene Name: | RFX2 |
Uniprot: | P48378 |
Entrez: | 5990 |
Belongs to: |
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RFX family |
DNA binding protein RFX2; DNA-binding protein RFX2; FLJ14226; HLA class II regulatory factor RFX2; Regulatory factor X 2; regulatory factor X, 2 (influences HLA class II expression); trans-acting regulatory factor 2
Mass (kDA):
79.987 kDA
Human | |
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Location: | 19p13.3 |
Sequence: | 19; NC_000019.10 (5993164..6110601, complement) |
Nucleus. Cytoplasm. Mainly expressed in the nucleus and at lower level in cytoplasm.
PMID: 8289803 by Reith W., et al. RFX1, a transactivator of hepatitis B virus enhancer I, belongs to a novel family of homodimeric and heterodimeric DNA-binding proteins.
PMID: 10330134 by Iwama A., et al. Dimeric RFX proteins contribute to the activity and lineage specificity of the interleukin-5 receptor alpha promoter through activation and repression domains.