Atf1 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables DNA binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Part of ATF1-ATF4 transcription factor complex. Is expressed in several structures, including branchial arch; early conceptus; genitourinary system; limb; and maxillary process. Orthologous to human ATF1 (activating transcription factor 1). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Atf1
Official Name
activating transcription factor 1 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1298366]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000023027
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 11908 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000023027
Aliases activating transcription factor 1
Synonyms activating transcription factor 1, TREB36
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

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 mouse Atf1 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
  • transcription regulator
  • DNA binding domain
  • nucleic acid binding
  • Basic region leucine zipper
  • leucine zipper domain
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • identical protein binding
  • DNA binding
  • bZIP domain
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • binding protein
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • pKID domain
  • bZIP
  • transcription factor activity
  • basic region leucin zipper

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Atf1 gene in mouse 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.
binds
disease
  • colorectal cancer
  • sudden cardiac arrest
  • colorectal adenoma
  • colorectal adenoma formation
  • colonic polyp
  • side effect
regulated by
  • tetradecanoylphorbol acetate
  • ionomycin
  • Ca2+
  • CaMKII
  • 1-O-hexadecyl-2-N-methylcarbamol-sn-glycerol-3-phosphocholine
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • TNF
  • CDK3
  • NRG1
  • LEP
regulates
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • colony formation
  • production in
  • growth
  • expression in
  • cell viability
  • invasion
  • development
  • survival
  • cell focus formation

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
  • nucleoplasm
  • pronucleus
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Atf1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • macromolecular complex assembly
  • response to purine-containing compound
  • response to cobalt ion
  • positive regulation of DNA replication
  • positive regulation of neuron projection development
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • cAMP-mediated signaling
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • identical protein 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
  • 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

Gene-Specific Assays for Results You Can Trust

Streamline your workflow with assays designed for this gene. Our targeted dPCR and qPCR assays help you generate meaningful data – efficiently and accurately.