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NFYA nuclear transcription factor Y subunit alpha

Gene ID: 4800, updated on 2-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: HAP2; CBF-A; CBF-B; NF-YA

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is one subunit of a trimeric complex, forming a highly conserved transcription factor that binds to CCAAT motifs in the promoter regions in a variety of genes. Subunit A associates with a tight dimer composed of the B and C subunits, resulting in a trimer that binds to DNA with high specificity and affinity. The sequence specific interactions of the complex are made by the A subunit, suggesting a role as the regulatory subunit. In addition, there is evidence of post-transcriptional regulation in this gene product, either by protein degradation or control of translation. Further regulation is represented by alternative splicing in the glutamine-rich activation domain, with clear tissue-specific preferences for the two isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
6p21.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 6; NC_000006.12 (41072974..41102403)
Total number of exons:
10

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