transcription factor Sp5 (SP5)

Function

• binds to GC boxes promoters elements
• transcriptional activator
• role in coordination of changes in transcription required to generate pattern in developing embryo

Structure

• belongs to the Sp1 C2H2-type zinc-finger protein family
• contains 3 C2H2-type zinc fingers

Compartment

nucleus

More general terms

• transcription factor (TF)
• C2H2 type zinc finger protein
• DNA-binding protein

Database

• UniProt: http://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/Q6BEB4.html