Protein
Transcription factor MafAa
Function
Transcription factor, possibly involved in transcription regulation during lens development, including that of crystallin genes (PubMed:11134968). Specifically binds to the alphaCE2 enhancer element of crystallin gene (PubMed:11134968).
Similarity
Belongs to the bZIP family. Maf subfamily.
Sequence
MATDLAMSAELPNSPLAIEYVNDFDLMKFEIKKEPPEADRYCHRLPPGSLSSTPISTPCSSVPSSPSFCAPSPGSQPGQNLVNGVNNNNNNSGNGNNNTQGSSGKPQMEDLYWIPNYQHHISPEALNLTPEDAVEALIGNAHHHHHHHHHQPYEGFRGQQYVGEDLSAATNGHHHPVHHHHHHHGHHAHARLEDRFSDEQLVSMTVRELNRQLRGFSKEEVIRLKQKRRTLKNRGYAQSCRYKRVQQRHMLESEKCTLQSQVEQLKQDVARLIKERDLYKEKYEKLASRAFNGGGNTRDPSSGNHVKTTSTDFFM