Fosl1 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity and promoter-specific chromatin binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including placenta blood vessel development; toll-like receptor signaling pathway; and vitellogenesis. Predicted to be located in nucleoplasm and presynaptic membrane. Predicted to be part of RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including extraembryonic component; genitourinary system; limb mesenchyme; and lung. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in stomach cancer. Orthologous to human FOSL1 (FOS like 1, AP-1 transcription factor subunit). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Fosl1
Official Name
fos-like antigen 1 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:107179]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000024912
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 14283 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000024912
Aliases fos-like antigen 1
Synonyms FOS like 1, AP-1 transcription factor subunit, fos-like antigen 1, FRA, FRA1
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 Fosl1 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
  • nucleic acid binding
  • Basic region leucine zipper
  • chromatin binding
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • DNA binding
  • bZIP domain
  • RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
  • basic helix-loop-helix-leucine zipper domain
  • double-stranded DNA binding
  • bZIP
  • transcription factor activity
  • basic region leucin zipper

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Fosl1 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
  • neoplasia
  • metabolic syndrome X
  • interstitial lung disease
  • metastasis
  • keratocystic odontogenic tumor
  • keratocystic odontogenic tumors
  • atherosclerosis
  • asthma
  • mammary neoplasm
  • dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis
regulated by
  • forskolin
  • PDGF-BB
  • PI3K (complex)
  • D-glucose
  • EGF
  • INS
  • Ca2+
  • LY294002
  • RAC1
  • cisplatin
role in cell
  • expression in
  • adhesion
  • proliferation
  • apoptosis
  • cell viability
  • quantity
  • differentiation
  • binding in
  • growth
  • transformation

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
  • presynaptic membrane
  • nucleoplasm
  • chromatin
  • plasma

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Fosl1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • vitellogenesis
  • negative regulation of cell proliferation
  • response to progesterone stimulus
  • positive regulation of cell proliferation
  • response to wounding
  • positive regulation of cell cycle
  • response to cAMP
  • response to xenobiotic stimulus
  • positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • learning
  • response to virus
  • response to mechanical stimulus
  • chemotaxis
  • response to gravity
  • inflammatory response
  • in utero embryonic development
  • cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
  • placenta blood vessel development
  • female pregnancy
  • response to hydrogen peroxide
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • toll-like receptor signaling pathway
  • cellular defense response
  • response to corticosterone stimulus
  • positive regulation of apoptotic process
  • gene expression
  • positive regulation of transcription initiation, DNA-dependent

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • presynaptic membrane
  • nucleus
  • 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
  • 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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