Zinc finger protein Aiolos
Definition:
Transcription factor that plays an important role in the regulation of lymphocyte differentiation. Plays an essential role in regulation of B-cell differentiation, proliferation and maturation to an effector state. Involved in regulating BCL2 expression and controlling apoptosis in T-cells in an IL2-dependent manner.
References:
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[1]. Motoi Yamashita, et al. A variant in human AIOLOS impairs adaptive immunity by interfering with IKAROS. Nat Immunol. 2021 Jul;22(7):893-903. [Content Brief]
[2]. F Romero, et al. Aiolos transcription factor controls cell death in T cells by regulating Bcl-2 expression and its cellular localization. EMBO J. 1999 Jun 15;18(12):3419-30. [Content Brief]
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