FOSB Gene Summary [Human]

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. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
FOSB
Official Name
FosB proto-oncogene, AP-1 transcription factor subunit [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:3797]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000125740
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 2354 Ensembl: ENSG00000125740
Aliases FosB proto-oncogene, AP-1 transcription factor subunit, oncogene FOS-B, activator protein 1
Synonyms AP-1, FBJ osteosarcoma oncogene B, FosB proto-oncogene, AP-1 transcription factor subunit, fra-2, G0S3, GOS3, GOSB
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 FOSB often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional activator activity
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • transcription regulator
  • nucleic acid binding
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • transcription activation domain
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • bZIP
  • transcription factor activity
  • basic region leucin zipper
  • DNA binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the FOSB 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
  • atherosclerosis
  • breast cancer
  • hepatocellular carcinoma
  • epithelial cancer
  • non-small cell lung cancer
  • cervical cancer
  • cognitive impairment
  • lung adenocarcinoma
  • small cell lung cancer
  • adenoma formation
regulated by
  • tetradecanoylphorbol acetate
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • dexamethasone
  • cyclosporin A
  • IFNG
  • morphine
  • BCR (complex)
  • NRTN
  • GNRH2
  • levodopa
regulates
  • MMP9
  • reporter gene
  • synthetic promoter
  • PPARG
  • Ap1
  • DNA promoter
  • DNA endogenous promoter
  • cyclin D
  • MMP13
  • CDK5
role in cell
  • activation in
  • proliferation
  • apoptosis
  • expression in
  • growth
  • differentiation
  • quantity
  • motility
  • transformation
  • radioresistance

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
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

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

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • response to progesterone stimulus
  • female pregnancy
  • transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • response to cAMP
  • response to morphine
  • response to xenobiotic stimulus
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • response to mechanical stimulus
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • response to ethanol
  • response to corticosterone stimulus
  • behavioral response to cocaine
  • cellular response to calcium ion
  • response to amphetamine
  • cellular response to hormone stimulus

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • cytosol
  • chromatin
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • DNA binding
  • protein 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
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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