Krueppel-like factor 2
Definition:
Transcription factor that binds to the CACCC box in the promoter of target genes such as HBB/beta globin or NOV and activates their transcription. Might be involved in transcriptional regulation by modulating the binding of the RARA nuclear receptor to RARE DNA elements.
References:
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[1]. Zhiyong Lin, et al. A novel role of CCN3 in regulating endothelial inflammation. J Cell Commun Signal. 2010 Oct;4(3):141-53. [Content Brief]
[2]. Ding-Yu Lee, et al. MicroRNA-10a is crucial for endothelial response to different flow patterns via interaction of retinoid acid receptors and histone deacetylases. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2017 Feb 21;114(8):2072-2077. [Content Brief]
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