KLF5 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the Kruppel-like factor subfamily of zinc finger proteins. The encoded protein is a transcriptional activator that binds directly to a specific recognition motif in the promoters of target genes. This protein acts downstream of multiple different signaling pathways and is regulated by post-translational modification. It may participate in both promoting and suppressing cell proliferation. Expression of this gene may be changed in a variety of different cancers and in cardiovascular disease. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2013]

Details

Type
Processed Transcript
Official Symbol
KLF5
Official Name
Kruppel like factor 5 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:6349]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000102554
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 688 Ensembl: ENSG00000102554
Aliases Kruppel like factor 5, KLF transcription factor 5, intestinal Kruppel-like factor
Synonyms 4930520J07Rik, BTEB2, CKLF, IKLF, KLF transcription factor 5, Kruppel-like factor 5, Kruppel-like transcription factor 5
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 KLF5 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Zinc finger, C2H2 type
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional activator activity
  • zinc finger DNA binding domain
  • activation domain
  • transcription regulator
  • acetylation site
  • Cdc-phosphodegrons
  • DNA binding domain
  • nucleic acid binding
  • transcription factor binding
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • C2H2-type zinc finger
  • DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • zinc finger
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • Zinc-finger double domain
  • zinc finger domain
  • transcription factor activity

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the KLF5 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
  • chronic pancreatitis
  • schizophrenia
  • obesity
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • hypertension
  • ulcerative colitis
  • open-angle glaucoma
  • neoplastic cell transformation
  • colorectal cancer
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • expression in
  • production in
  • proliferation
  • molecular cleavage in
  • activation in
  • cell viability
  • invasion by
  • migration
  • generation in

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
  • Golgi Apparatus
  • nucleoplasm
  • nuclear speckles
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human KLF5 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • myotube differentiation involved in skeletal muscle regeneration
  • angiogenesis
  • satellite cell differentiation
  • microvillus assembly
  • positive regulation of fat cell differentiation
  • satellite cell activation involved in skeletal muscle regeneration
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • intestinal epithelial cell development
  • regulation of microvillus assembly
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • transcription factor complex
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • Golgi apparatus
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • metal ion binding
  • RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity involved in positive regulation of transcription
  • MRF binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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