Biology:DPF2

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Short description: Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens


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Zinc finger protein ubi-d4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DPF2 gene.[1][2]

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the d4 domain family, characterized by a zinc finger-like structural motif. This protein functions as a transcription factor which is necessary for the apoptotic response following deprivation of survival factors. It likely serves a regulatory role in rapid hematopoietic cell growth and turnover. This gene is considered a candidate gene for multiple endocrine neoplasia type I, an inherited cancer syndrome involving multiple parathyroid, enteropancreatic, and pituitary tumors.[2]

References

  1. "Cerd4, third member of the d4 gene family: expression and organization of genomic locus". Mamm Genome 12 (11): 862–6. Feb 2002. doi:10.1007/s00335-001-3039-1. PMID 11845289. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Entrez Gene: DPF2 D4, zinc and double PHD fingers family 2". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=gene&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=5977. 

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