RUNX3 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the runt domain-containing family of transcription factors. A heterodimer of this protein and a beta subunit forms a complex that binds to the core DNA sequence 5'-PYGPYGGT-3' found in a number of enhancers and promoters, and can either activate or suppress transcription. It also interacts with other transcription factors. It functions as a tumor suppressor, and the gene is frequently deleted or transcriptionally silenced in cancer. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2016]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
RUNX3
Official Name
RUNX family transcription factor 3 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:10473]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000020633
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 864 Ensembl: ENSG00000020633
Aliases RUNX family transcription factor 3
Synonyms AML2, CBFA3, CBF-alpha 3, CBF-α 3, PEA2-alpha C, PEA2-α C, Pebp2a3, PEBP2aC, Pebp2 α C, runt related transcription factor 3, RUNX family transcription factor 3, Rx3
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human RUNX3 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • transcription regulator
  • nucleic acid binding
  • transcription factor binding
  • histone deacetylase binding
  • runt domain
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • DNA binding
  • phosphorylation site
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • Runx inhibition domain
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • transcription factor activity

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the RUNX3 gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • metastasis
  • cancer
  • epithelial cancer
  • epithelial neoplasia
  • neoplasia
  • adenoma formation
  • benign neoplasia
  • alopecia
  • ulcerative colitis
  • inflammatory bowel disease
regulated by
role in cell
  • expression in
  • transactivation in
  • differentiation
  • activation in
  • phosphorylation in
  • migration
  • inhibition
  • quantity
  • apoptosis
  • proliferation

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Nucleus
  • nuclear fraction
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • Cytoplasm
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • nucleoli
  • nuclear matrix
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human RUNX3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • neuron differentiation
  • hemopoiesis
  • chondrocyte differentiation
  • negative regulation of cell cycle
  • regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • positive regulation of CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell differentiation
  • protein phosphorylation
  • peripheral nervous system neuron development
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • regulation of cell differentiation
  • negative regulation of CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell differentiation
  • ossification
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • negative regulation of epithelial cell proliferation
  • response to transforming growth factor beta stimulus

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • core-binding factor complex
  • nucleus
  • cytoplasm
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • cytosol
  • nucleolus
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • transcription corepressor binding
  • ATP binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity
  • protein binding
  • RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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