Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Hepatic leukemia factor (HLF) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; HLF, also called vitellogenin gene-binding protein (VBP) in birds, is a circadian clock-controlled Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor which is a direct transcriptional target of CLOCK/BMAL1. It is implicated, together with bZIPs DBP and TEF, in the regulation of genes involved in the metabolism of endobiotic and xenobiotic agents. Triple knockout mice display signs of early aging and suffer premature death, likely due to impaired defense against xenobiotic stress. A leukemogenic translocation results in the chimeric fusion protein E2A-HLF that results in a rare form of pro-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). 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 1060099347 139 KDDKYWARRRKNNMAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKELGKCKN 198
Cdd:cd14695     1 KDDKYWERRRKNNLAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRAAFLEKENAALRAEIAKLKKELEDLRK 60

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Hepatic leukemia factor (HLF) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; HLF, also called vitellogenin gene-binding protein (VBP) in birds, is a circadian clock-controlled Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor which is a direct transcriptional target of CLOCK/BMAL1. It is implicated, together with bZIPs DBP and TEF, in the regulation of genes involved in the metabolism of endobiotic and xenobiotic agents. Triple knockout mice display signs of early aging and suffer premature death, likely due to impaired defense against xenobiotic stress. A leukemogenic translocation results in the chimeric fusion protein E2A-HLF that results in a rare form of pro-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). 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 1060099347 139 KDDKYWARRRKNNMAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKELGKCKN 198
Cdd:cd14695     1 KDDKYWERRRKNNLAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRAAFLEKENAALRAEIAKLKKELEDLRK 60

basic region leucin zipper;

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gi 1060099347  139 KDDKYWARRRKNNMAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKELGKCKNILAK 202
Cdd:smart00338   2 EDEKRRRRRERNREAARRSRERKKAEIEELERKVEQLEAENERLKKEIERLRRELEKLKSELEE 65

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Hepatic leukemia factor (HLF) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; HLF, also called vitellogenin gene-binding protein (VBP) in birds, is a circadian clock-controlled Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor which is a direct transcriptional target of CLOCK/BMAL1. It is implicated, together with bZIPs DBP and TEF, in the regulation of genes involved in the metabolism of endobiotic and xenobiotic agents. Triple knockout mice display signs of early aging and suffer premature death, likely due to impaired defense against xenobiotic stress. A leukemogenic translocation results in the chimeric fusion protein E2A-HLF that results in a rare form of pro-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). 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 1060099347 139 KDDKYWARRRKNNMAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKELGKCKN 198
Cdd:cd14695     1 KDDKYWERRRKNNLAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRAAFLEKENAALRAEIAKLKKELEDLRK 60

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Nuclear factor interleukin-3-regulated protein (NFIL3): a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; NFIL3, also called E4 promoter-binding protein 4 (E4BP4), is a Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor that was independently identified as a transactivator of the IL3 promoter in T-cells and as a transcriptional repressor that binds to a DNA sequence site in the adenovirus E4 promoter. Its expression levels are regulated by cytokines and it plays crucial functions in the immune system. It is required for the development of natural killer cells and CD8+ conventional dendritic cells. In B-cells, NFIL3 mediates immunoglobulin heavy chain class switching that is required for IgE production, thereby influencing allergic and pathogenic immune responses. It is also involved in the polarization of T helper responses. 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 1060099347 139 KDDKYWARRRKNNMAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKELG 194
Cdd:cd14694     1 KDDKYWEKRRKNNEAAKRSREKRRLNDLVLENRILELTEENAVLRAELAALKRRFG 56

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Bombyx mori chorion b-ZIP transcription factor and similar bZIP domains; Bombyx mori chorion b-ZIP transcription factor, is encoded by the Cbz gene. 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 1060099347 143 YWARRRKNNMAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKEL 193
Cdd:cd14813     1 YREKRDKNNEASRRSRLNRKQKEQEMQKEAEELERENEALKVKVEELEKEL 51

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 1060099347 143 YWARRRKNNMAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKEL 193
Cdd:cd14686     1 KERRRERNREAARRSRERKKERIEELEEEVEELEEENEELKAELEELRAEV 51

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of BATF proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor ATF-like (BATF or SFA2), BATF2 (or SARI) and BATF3 form heterodimers with Jun proteins. They function as inhibitors of AP-1-driven transcription. Unlike most bZIP transcription factors that contain additional domains, BATF and BATF3 contain only the the bZIP DNA-binding and dimerization domain. BATF2 contains an additional C-terminal domain of unknown function. BATF:Jun hetrodimers preferentially bind to TPA response elements (TREs) with the consensus sequence TGA(C/G)TCA, and can also bind to a TGACGTCA cyclic AMP response element (CRE). In addition to negative regulation, BATF proteins also show positive transcriptional activities in the development of classical dendritic cells and T helper cell subsets, and in antibody production. 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 1060099347 140 DDKYWARRRKNNMAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKEL 193
Cdd:cd14701     1 DQKKVRRREKNRDAAQRSRQKQTEKADKLHEESESLERANAALRKEIKDLTEEL 54

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of X-box binding protein 1 (XBP1) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; XBP1, a member of the Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) family, is the key transcription factor that orchestrates the unfolded protein response (UPR). It is the most conserved component of the UPR and is critical for cell fate determination in response to ER stress. The inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1)-XBP1 pathway is one of the three major sensors at the ER membrane that initiates the UPR upon activation. IRE1, a type I transmembrane protein kinase and endoribonuclease, oligomerizes upon ER stress leading to its increased activity. It splices the XBP1 mRNA, producing a variant that translocates to the nucleus and activates its target genes, which are involved in protein folding, degradation, and trafficking. 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 1060099347 146 RRRKNNMAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKEL 193
Cdd:cd14691     7 RKLKNRVAAQTARDRKKARMDELEERVRELEEENQKLRAENESLRARN 54

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 1060099347 146 RRRKNNMAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKELGKCKNILA 201
Cdd:cd14721     5 RRERNKLAAAKCRQRRVDLTNTLQAETEQLEDEKSSLQNEIANLQKQKEQLEFLLA 60

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of the oncogene Fos (Fos)-like transcription factors: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed of Fos proteins (c-Fos, FosB, Fos-related antigen 1 (Fra-1), and Fra-2), Activating Transcription Factor-3 (ATF-3), and similar proteins. Fos proteins are members of the activator protein-1 (AP-1) complex, which is mainly composed of bZIP dimers of the Jun and Fos families, and to a lesser extent, 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. ATF3 is induced by various stress signals such as cytokines, genotoxic 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. 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 1060099347 146 RRRKNNMAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKELGKCKNIL 200
Cdd:cd14699     5 RRERNKVAAAKCRQRRRELMEELQAEVEQLEDENEKLQSEIANLRSEKEQLEELL 59

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

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gi 1060099347 146 RRRKNNMAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKELGKCKNIL 200
Cdd:pfam00170   5 RKQSNREAARRSRQRKQAYIEELERRVKALEGENKTLRSELEELKKEVEKLKSKN 59

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 1060099347 146 RRRKNNMAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKELGKCKNILAK 202
Cdd:cd14692     6 KREQNKNAATRYRQKKREEKEELLSEEEELEDRNRELKDEVEELQREINYLKDLLRE 62

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein epsilon (CEBPE): a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; CEBPE is a critical regulator of terminal granulocyte differentiation or granulopoiesis. It is expressed only in myeloid cells. Mice deficient with CEBPE are normal at birth and fertile, but they do not produce normal neutrophils or eosinophils, and show impaired inflammatory and bacteriocidal responses. Functional loss of CEBPE causes the rare congenital disorder, Neutrophil-specific granule deficiency (SGD), which is characterized by patients' neutrophils with atypical nuclear morphology, abnormal migration and bactericidal activity, and the lack of specific granules. Patients with SGD suffer from severe and frequent bacterial infections. CEBPs (or C/EBPs) are Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors that regulate many cellular processes. There are six CEBP proteins in mammalian cells including CEBPA (alpha), CEBPB (beta), CEBPG (gamma), CEBPD (delta), and CEBPE (epsilon), which all contain highly conserved bZIP domains at their C-termini and variations at their N-terminal regions. 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 1060099347 142 KYWARRRKNNMAAKRSRD--ARRLKENQiaIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKELGKCKN 198
Cdd:cd14715     5 EYRLRRERNNIAVRKSRDkaKRRVLETQ--QRMLEYMAENERLRSRVEQLTQELDTLRD 61

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Plant G-box binding factor 1 (GBF1)-like transcription factors: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed of plant bZIP transciption factors including Arabidopsis thaliana G-box binding factor 1 (GBF1), Zea mays Opaque-2 and Ocs element-binding factor 1 (OCSBF-1), Triticum aestivum Histone-specific transcription factor HBP1 (or HBP-1a), Petroselinum crispum Light-inducible protein CPRF3 and CPRF6, and Nicotiana tabacum BZI-3, among many others. bZIP G-box binding factors (GBFs) contain an N-terminal proline-rich domain in addition to the bZIP domain. GBFs are involved in developmental and physiological processes in response to stimuli such as light or hormones. Opaque-2 plays a role in affecting lysine content and carbohydrate metabolism, acting indirectly on starch/amino acid ratio. 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 1060099347 146 RRRK--NNMAAKRSRdARRLKE-NQIAIRASFLEKENSALRQEVADLRKEL 193
Cdd:cd14702     2 RRRKqsNRESARRSR-MRKQAHlEELEAQVEQLRAENSTLRAELNALSQEY 51