Zeb1 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; E-box binding activity; and chromatin binding activity. Involved in negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II and positive regulation of neuron differentiation. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including embryonic organ morphogenesis; negative regulation of keratinocyte proliferation; and regulation of T cell differentiation in thymus. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; and sensory organ. Used to study HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy and posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy 3. Orthologous to human ZEB1 (zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 1). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Nonsense Mediated Decay
Official Symbol
Zeb1
Official Name
zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 1 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1344313]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000024238
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 21417 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000024238
Aliases zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 1
Synonyms 3110032K11Rik, AREB6, BZP, DELTAEF1, [delta]EF1, FECD6, LOC100996668, MEB1, Nil2, NIL2A, PPCD3, Tcf18, TCF-8, TCP8, TF8, TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR 8, Tw, ZEB, ZFHEP, Zfhep2, ZFHX1A, Zfx1a, Zfx1ha, zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 1, [δ]EF1
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 Zeb1 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
  • transcription regulator
  • DNA binding domain
  • nucleic acid binding
  • chromatin binding
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • C2H2-type zinc finger
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • zinc finger
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific binding transcriptional repressor activity
  • transcription repression domain
  • zinc ion binding
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • Zinc-finger double domain
  • zinc finger domain
  • homeodomain
  • transcription factor activity

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Zeb1 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.
disease
  • cancer
  • bleeding
  • neoplasia
  • lymphomagenesis
  • hematologic cancer
  • lymphoid cancer
  • hematological neoplasia
  • lymphatic neoplasia
  • breast cancer
  • androgenic alopecia
regulated by
regulates
  • adenosine triphosphate
  • MMP9
  • reactive oxygen species
  • IL1B
  • BAX
  • D-glucose
  • CTNNB1
  • cadherin
  • ABCB1
  • TP53
role in cell
  • quantity
  • number
  • formation
  • formation in
  • apoptosis
  • survival
  • expression in
  • phosphorylation in
  • glycolysis in
  • binding 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
  • Cytoplasm
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Zeb1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • anatomical structure development
  • regulation of smooth muscle cell differentiation
  • positive regulation of neuron differentiation
  • regulation of T cell differentiation in thymus
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • negative regulation of endothelial cell differentiation
  • negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • negative regulation of keratinocyte proliferation
  • cellular response to amino acid stimulus
  • forebrain development
  • negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
  • keratinocyte proliferation
  • cochlea morphogenesis
  • pattern specification process
  • embryonic skeletal system morphogenesis
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • cellular response to transforming growth factor beta stimulus
  • semicircular canal morphogenesis
  • embryonic camera-type eye morphogenesis
  • cell differentiation
  • response to activity
  • regulation of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway
  • regulation of mesenchymal cell proliferation
  • response to nutrient levels
  • cartilage development

Cellular Component

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

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • zinc ion binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity
  • protein binding
  • RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
  • chromatin binding
  • RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity involved in negative regulation of transcription
  • E-box binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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