Fos-related antigen 1 (FRA1) is a
protein
Proteins are large biomolecules and macromolecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, res ...
that in humans is encoded by the ''FOSL1''
gene
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.
Function
The Fos gene family consists of 4 members:
c-Fos,
FOSB
Protein fosB, also known as FosB and G0/G1 switch regulatory protein 3 (G0S3), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FBJ murine osteosarcoma viral oncogene homolog B (''FOSB'') gene.
The FOS gene family consists of four members: C-Fos, ...
, FOSL1, and
FOSL2. These genes encode leucine zipper proteins that can dimerize with proteins of the JUN family, thereby forming the transcription factor complex AP-1. As such, the FOS proteins have been implicated as regulators of cell proliferation, differentiation, and transformation.
Interactions
FOSL1 has been shown to
interact with
USF1 (human gene)
Upstream stimulatory factor 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''USF1'' gene.
Function
This gene encodes a member of the basic helix-loop-helix leucine zipper family and can function as a cellular transcription factor. The enco ...
and
C-jun.
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AP-1 (transcription factor)
Activator protein 1 (AP-1) is a transcription factor that regulates gene expression in response to a variety of stimuli, including cytokines, growth factors, stress, and bacterial and viral infections. AP-1 controls a number of cellular proces ...
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Transcription factors
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