Transcription factor Sp1 (SP1)

Binds with higher affinity to GC-rich themes and regulates the expression of a large number of genes involved in many different processes such as cell growth, apoptosis, differentiation and immune responses. Highly regulated by post-translational modifications (phosphorylations, sumoylation, proteolytic cleavage, glycosylation and acetylation).

May have a role in regulating the cellular response to DNA damage. Implicated in chromatin remodeling.