ELK3 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the ETS-domain transcription factor family and the ternary complex factor (TCF) subfamily. Proteins in this subfamily regulate transcription when recruited by serum response factor to bind to serum response elements. This protein is activated by signal-induced phosphorylation; studies in rodents suggest that it is a transcriptional inhibitor in the absence of Ras, but activates transcription when Ras is present. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2015]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
ELK3
Official Name
ETS transcription factor ELK3 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:3325]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000111145
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 2004 Ensembl: ENSG00000111145
Aliases ETS transcription factor ELK3, SRF accessory protein 2
Synonyms D430049E23Rik, ELK3, member of ETS oncogene family, Epr, ERP, Etrp, ETS transcription factor ELK3, FLJ22425, NET, SAP-2, SRF accessory protein 2
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 ELK3 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • net inhibitory domain
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional activator activity
  • A-box
  • transcription regulator
  • DNA binding domain
  • nucleic acid binding
  • C-box domain
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional repressor activity
  • C-terminal-binding protein interaction domain
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • Ets-domain
  • Box B domain
  • transcription factor activity
  • CAD domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the ELK3 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
  • glioblastoma
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • organismal death
  • metastasis
  • precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
  • glioma
  • glioma formation
  • glioblastoma cancer
  • dyspnea
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • apoptosis
  • proliferation
  • activation in
  • production in
  • migration
  • damage in
  • adhesion
  • transcription in
  • cell cycle progression

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
  • Mitochondria
  • nucleoplasm
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human ELK3 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
  • wound healing
  • signal transduction
  • angiogenesis
  • cell differentiation
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • mitochondrion
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

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

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