Function
Auxin response factors (ARFs) are transcriptional factors that bind specifically to the DNA sequence 5'-TGTCTC-3' found in the auxin-responsive promoter elements (AuxREs). Could act as transcriptional activator or repressor. Formation of heterodimers with Aux/IAA proteins may alter their ability to modulate early auxin response genes expression. Promotes flowering, stamen development, floral organ abscission and fruit dehiscence. Functions independently of ethylene and cytokinin response pathways. May act as a repressor of cell division and organ growth.
Sequence
MASSEVSMKGNRGGDNFSSSGFSDPKETRNVSVAGEGQKSNSTRSAAAERALDPEAALYRELWHACAGPLVTVPRQDDRVFYFPQGHIEQVEASTNQAAEQQMPLYDLPSKLLCRVINVDLKAEADTDEVYAQITLLPEANQDENAIEKEAPLPPPPRFQVHSFCKTLTASDTSTHGGFSVLRRHADECLPPLDMSRQPPTQELVAKDLHANEWRFRHIFRGQPRRHLLQSGWSVFVSSKRLVAGDAFIFLRGENGELRVGVRRAMRQQGNVPSSVISSHSMHLGVLATAWHAISTGTMFTVYYKPRTSPSEFIVPFDQYMESVKNNYSIGMRFKMRFEGEEAPEQRFTGTIVGIEESDPTRWPKSKWRSLKVRWDETSSIPRPDRVSPWKVEPALAPPALSPVPMPRPKRPRSNIAPSSPDSSMLTREGTTKANMDPLPASGLSRVLQGQEYSTLRTKHTESVECDAPENSVVWQSSADDDKVDVVSGSRRYGSENWMSSARHEPTYTDLLSGFGTNIDPSHGQRIPFYDHSSSPSMPAKRILSDSEGKFDYLANQWQMIHSGLSLKLHESPKVPAATDASLQGRCNVKYSEYPVLNGLSTENAGGNWPIRPRALNYYEEVVNAQAQAQAREQVTKQPFTIQEETAKSREGNCRLFGIPLTNNMNGTDSTMSQRNNLNDAAGLTQIASPKVQDLSDQSKGSKSTNDHREQGRPFQTNNPHPKDAQTKTNSSRSCTKVHKQGIALGRSVDLSKFQNYEELVAELDRLFEFNGELMAPKKDWLIVYTDEENDMMLVGDDPWQEFCCMVRKIFIYTKEEVRKMNPGTLSCRSEEEAVVGEGSDAKDAKSASNPSLSSAGNS