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SREBF1 sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1

Gene ID: 6720, updated on 15-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: HMD; IFAP2; SREBP1; bHLHd1

Summary

This gene encodes a basic helix-loop-helix-leucine zipper (bHLH-Zip) transcription factor that binds to the sterol regulatory element-1 (SRE1), which is a motif that is found in the promoter of the low density lipoprotein receptor gene and other genes involved in sterol biosynthesis. The encoded protein is synthesized as a precursor that is initially attached to the nuclear membrane and endoplasmic reticulum. Following cleavage, the mature protein translocates to the nucleus and activates transcription. This cleaveage is inhibited by sterols. This gene is located within the Smith-Magenis syndrome region on chromosome 17. Alternative promoter usage and splicing result in multiple transcript variants, including SREBP-1a and SREBP-1c, which correspond to RefSeq transcript variants 2 and 3, respectively. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2017]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Biological insights from 108 schizophrenia-associated genetic loci.
GeneReviews: Not available
Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia
MedGen: C1274795OMIM: 158310GeneReviews: Not available
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IFAP syndrome 2
MedGen: C5436607OMIM: 619016GeneReviews: Not available
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Web-based genome-wide association study identifies two novel loci and a substantial genetic component for Parkinson's disease.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
17p11.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 17; NC_000017.11 (17811334..17836986, complement)
Total number of exons:
22

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