BCL3 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene is a proto-oncogene candidate. It is identified by its translocation into the immunoglobulin alpha-locus in some cases of B-cell leukemia. The protein encoded by this gene contains seven ankyrin repeats, which are most closely related to those found in I kappa B proteins. This protein functions as a transcriptional co-activator that activates through its association with NF-kappa B homodimers. The expression of this gene can be induced by NF-kappa B, which forms a part of the autoregulatory loop that controls the nuclear residence of p50 NF-kappa B. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Retained Intron
Official Symbol
BCL3
Official Name
BCL3 transcription coactivator [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:998]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000069399
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 602 Ensembl: ENSG00000069399
Aliases BCL3 transcription coactivator, B-cell lymphoma 3-encoded protein, B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 3, chronic lymphatic leukemia protein
Synonyms B CELL CLL/LYMPHOMA 3, B-cell leukaemia/lymphoma 3, B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 3, BCL3 transcription coactivator, BCL3, transcription coactivator, BCL4, D19S37, LOC105372417, LOC686871
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 BCL3 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
  • Ankyrin repeats (many copies)
  • transcription co-activator
  • transcription co-repressor
  • protein binding activity, bridging
  • PVDLR motif
  • Ankyrin repeats (3 copies)
  • transcription factor binding
  • histone deacetylase binding
  • protein binding
  • Ankyrin repeat
  • ankyrin repeats

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the BCL3 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
  • neoplasia
  • asthma
  • respiratory disorder
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • splenomegaly
  • Alzheimer disease
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • serous ovarian adenocarcinoma
  • serous ovarian cancer
  • hyperzincemia and hypercalprotectinemia autoinflammatory syndrome
regulated by
  • HTT
  • IL12 (complex)
  • tretinoin
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • TNF
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • STAT4
  • Immunoglobulin
  • IL13
  • F2
regulates
role in cell
  • migration
  • phosphorylation in
  • number
  • apoptosis
  • expression in
  • transcription in
  • proliferation
  • survival
  • cellular infiltration by
  • cell death

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
  • Plasma Membrane
  • basal bodies
  • midbody
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human BCL3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • positive regulation of translation
  • DNA damage response, signal transduction by p53 class mediator resulting in induction of apoptosis
  • spleen development
  • response to virus
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • defense response to protozoan
  • humoral immune response mediated by circulating immunoglobulin
  • regulation of DNA binding
  • marginal zone B cell differentiation
  • negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • positive regulation of interferon-gamma production
  • negative regulation of tumor necrosis factor production
  • negative regulation of NF-kappaB transcription factor activity
  • T-helper 1 type immune response
  • regulation of apoptotic process
  • response to DNA damage stimulus
  • I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade
  • defense response to bacterium
  • negative regulation of JAK-STAT cascade
  • follicular dendritic cell differentiation
  • germinal center formation
  • T-helper 2 cell differentiation
  • negative regulation of T cell apoptotic process
  • negative regulation of interleukin-8 production
  • protein import into nucleus
  • negative regulation of apoptotic process
  • T cell apoptotic process
  • DNA damage response, signal transduction by p53 class mediator
  • extracellular matrix organization
  • response to UV-C
  • antimicrobial humoral response
  • positive regulation of interleukin-10 production

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • perinuclear region of cytoplasm
  • cytoplasm
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • cytosol
  • Bcl3/NF-kappaB2 complex
  • macromolecular complex
  • midbody
  • plasma membrane
  • nucleoplasm
  • Bcl3-Bcl10 complex

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • histone deacetylase binding
  • transcription coactivator activity
  • transcription corepressor activity
  • protein binding, bridging

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