Gene Symbol | FOS |
Entrez Gene ID | 2353 |
Full Name | Fos proto-oncogene, AP-1 transcription factor subunit |
Synonyms | AP-1,C-FOS,p55 |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
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Summary | The Fos gene family consists of 4 members: FOS, FOSB, 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. In some cases, expression of the FOS gene has also been associated with apoptotic cell death. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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