Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 3 (CREB3) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed of CREB3 (also called LZIP or Luman), and the CREB3-like proteins CREB3L1 (or OASIS), CREB3L2, CREB3L3 (or CREBH), and CREB3L4 (or AIbZIP). They are type II membrane-associated members of the Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) family of transcription factors, with their N-termini facing the cytoplasm and their C-termini penetrating through the ER membrane. They contain an N-terminal transcriptional activation domain followed bZIP and transmembrane domains, and a C-terminal tail. They play important roles in ER stress and the unfolded protein response (UPR), as well as in many other biological processes such as cell secretion, bone and cartilage formation, and carcinogenesis. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 291 LKRVRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLENANR 344
Cdd:cd14689     1 LKKVRRKIRNKISAQESRRRKKEYIDGLESRVAACTAENQELKKKVEELEKQNR 54

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 3 (CREB3) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed of CREB3 (also called LZIP or Luman), and the CREB3-like proteins CREB3L1 (or OASIS), CREB3L2, CREB3L3 (or CREBH), and CREB3L4 (or AIbZIP). They are type II membrane-associated members of the Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) family of transcription factors, with their N-termini facing the cytoplasm and their C-termini penetrating through the ER membrane. They contain an N-terminal transcriptional activation domain followed bZIP and transmembrane domains, and a C-terminal tail. They play important roles in ER stress and the unfolded protein response (UPR), as well as in many other biological processes such as cell secretion, bone and cartilage formation, and carcinogenesis. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 291 LKRVRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLENANR 344
Cdd:cd14689     1 LKKVRRKIRNKISAQESRRRKKEYIDGLESRVAACTAENQELKKKVEELEKQNR 54

bZIP transcription factor; The Pfam entry includes the basic region and the leucine zipper region.

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gi 2616766028 292 KRVRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLEN 341
Cdd:pfam00170   1 KREKRKQSNREAARRSRQRKQAYIEELERRVKALEGENKTLRSELEELKK 50

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 3 (CREB3) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed of CREB3 (also called LZIP or Luman), and the CREB3-like proteins CREB3L1 (or OASIS), CREB3L2, CREB3L3 (or CREBH), and CREB3L4 (or AIbZIP). They are type II membrane-associated members of the Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) family of transcription factors, with their N-termini facing the cytoplasm and their C-termini penetrating through the ER membrane. They contain an N-terminal transcriptional activation domain followed bZIP and transmembrane domains, and a C-terminal tail. They play important roles in ER stress and the unfolded protein response (UPR), as well as in many other biological processes such as cell secretion, bone and cartilage formation, and carcinogenesis. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 291 LKRVRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLENANR 344
Cdd:cd14689     1 LKKVRRKIRNKISAQESRRRKKEYIDGLESRVAACTAENQELKKKVEELEKQNR 54

bZIP transcription factor; The Pfam entry includes the basic region and the leucine zipper region.

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gi 2616766028 292 KRVRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLEN 341
Cdd:pfam00170   1 KREKRKQSNREAARRSRQRKQAYIEELERRVKALEGENKTLRSELEELKK 50

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of bZIP transcription factors: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) factors comprise one of the most important classes of enhancer-type transcription factors. They act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes including cell survival, learning and memory, lipid metabolism, and cancer progression, among others. They also play important roles in responses to stimuli or stress signals such as cytokines, genotoxic agents, or physiological stresses. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 293 RVRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLENANR 344
Cdd:cd14686     1 KERRRERNREAARRSRERKKERIEELEEEVEELEEENEELKAELEELRAEVE 52

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 1 (CREB1) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; CREB1 is a Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor that plays a role in propagating signals initiated by receptor activation through the induction of cAMP-responsive genes. Because it responds to many signal transduction pathways, CREB1 is implicated to function in many processes including learning, memory, circadian rhythm, immune response, and reproduction, among others. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 292 KRVRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLENA 342
Cdd:cd14690     1 KRQLRLEKNREAARECRRKKKEYVKCLENRVAVLENENKELREELKILKEL 51

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of X-box binding protein 1 (XBP1) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; XBP1, a member of the Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) family, is the key transcription factor that orchestrates the unfolded protein response (UPR). It is the most conserved component of the UPR and is critical for cell fate determination in response to ER stress. The inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1)-XBP1 pathway is one of the three major sensors at the ER membrane that initiates the UPR upon activation. IRE1, a type I transmembrane protein kinase and endoribonuclease, oligomerizes upon ER stress leading to its increased activity. It splices the XBP1 mRNA, producing a variant that translocates to the nucleus and activates its target genes, which are involved in protein folding, degradation, and trafficking. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 287 EEKALkrvRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLENANR 344
Cdd:cd14691     1 EEKDL---RRKLKNRVAAQTARDRKKARMDELEERVRELEEENQKLRAENESLRARNE 55

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of CREBZF/Zhangfei transcription factor and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; CREBZF (also called Zhangfei, ZF, LAZip, or SMILE) is a neuronal bZIP transcription factor that is involved in the infection cycle of herpes simplex virus (HSV) and related cellular processes. It suppresses the ability of the HSV transactivator VP16 to initiate the viral replicative cycle. CREBZF has also been implicated in the regulation of the human nerve growth factor receptor trkA and the tumor suppressor p53. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 299 KNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLE 340
Cdd:cd14706     7 KNAIAARENRLKKKEYVENLEKSVDKLKSENKELKKANKKLQ 48

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of bZIP transcription factors: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; uncharacterized subfamily; Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) factors comprise one of the most important classes of enhancer-type transcription factors. They act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes including cell survival, learning and memory, lipid metabolism, and cancer progression, among others. They also play important roles in responses to stimuli or stress signals such as cytokines, genotoxic agents, or physiological stresses. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 293 RVRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELW 333
Cdd:cd14812     1 KEARLIRNRAAAQLSRQRKKEEVEELEARVKELEAENRRLR 41

Basic region leucine zipper;

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gi 2616766028 292 KRVRRKiKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLEN 341
Cdd:pfam07716   2 YRDRRR-KNNEAAKRSREKKKQKEEELEERVKELERENAQLRQKVEQLEK 50

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of General control protein GCN4: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; GCN4 was identified in Saccharomyces cerevisiae from mutations in a deficiency in activation with the general amino acid control pathway. GCN4 encodes a trans-activator of amino acid biosynthetic genes containing 2 acidic activation domains and a C-terminal bZIP domain. In amino acid-deprived cells, GCN4 is up-regulated leading to transcriptional activation of genes encoding amino acid biosynthetic enzymes. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 287 EEKALKRVRrkikNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLENANR 344
Cdd:cd12193     1 DPVAAKRAR----NTLAARRSRARKLEEMEELEKRVEELEAENEELKTRAEVLEAEAR 54

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Plant G-box binding factor 1 (GBF1)-like transcription factors: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed of plant bZIP transciption factors including Arabidopsis thaliana G-box binding factor 1 (GBF1), Zea mays Opaque-2 and Ocs element-binding factor 1 (OCSBF-1), Triticum aestivum Histone-specific transcription factor HBP1 (or HBP-1a), Petroselinum crispum Light-inducible protein CPRF3 and CPRF6, and Nicotiana tabacum BZI-3, among many others. bZIP G-box binding factors (GBFs) contain an N-terminal proline-rich domain in addition to the bZIP domain. GBFs are involved in developmental and physiological processes in response to stimuli such as light or hormones. Opaque-2 plays a role in affecting lysine content and carbohydrate metabolism, acting indirectly on starch/amino acid ratio. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 293 RVRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLENANR 344
Cdd:cd14702     1 RRRRKQSNRESARRSRMRKQAHLEELEAQVEQLRAENSTLRAELNALSQEYR 52

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of BATF proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor ATF-like (BATF or SFA2), BATF2 (or SARI) and BATF3 form heterodimers with Jun proteins. They function as inhibitors of AP-1-driven transcription. Unlike most bZIP transcription factors that contain additional domains, BATF and BATF3 contain only the the bZIP DNA-binding and dimerization domain. BATF2 contains an additional C-terminal domain of unknown function. BATF:Jun hetrodimers preferentially bind to TPA response elements (TREs) with the consensus sequence TGA(C/G)TCA, and can also bind to a TGACGTCA cyclic AMP response element (CRE). In addition to negative regulation, BATF proteins also show positive transcriptional activities in the development of classical dendritic cells and T helper cell subsets, and in antibody production. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 292 KRVRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETL 339
Cdd:cd14701     3 KKVRRREKNRDAAQRSRQKQTEKADKLHEESESLERANAALRKEIKDL 50

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Fungal HAC1-like transcription factors: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; HAC1 (also called Hac1p or HacA) is a bZIP transcription factor that plays a critical role in the unfolded protein response (UPR). The UPR is initiated by the ER-resident protein kinase and endonuclease IRE1, which promotes non-conventional splicing of the HAC1 mRNA, facilitating its translation. HAC1 binds to and activates promoters of genes that encode chaperones and other targets of the UPR. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 292 KRVRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLENANR 344
Cdd:cd14710     1 RRIERILRNRRAAHQSRERKRLHVEFLEKKCDLLEALLQRLQDLLAQLEEKLA 53

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Fungal Zip1-like transcription factors: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed of fungal bZIP transcription factors including Schizosaccharomyces pombe Zip1, Saccharomyces cerevisiae Methionine-requiring protein 28 (Met28p), and Neurospora crassa cys-3, among others. Zip1 is required for the production of key proteins involved in sulfur metabolism and also plays a role in cadmium response. Met28p acts as a cofactor of Met4p, a transcriptional activator of the sulfur metabolic network; it stabilizes DNA:Met4 complexes. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 286 AEEKalkrvRRKikNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLENANR 344
Cdd:cd14705     1 LEEK-----RRR--NTAASARFRAKKKQREQELEEKLKELEERIKELERRLDELESENK 52

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Yeast Activator Protein (YAP) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed predominantly of AP-1-like transcription factors including Saccharomyces cerevisiae YAPs, Schizosaccharomyces pombe PAP1, and similar proteins. Members of this subfamily belong to the Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) family of transcription factors. The YAP subfamily is composed of eight members (YAP1-8) which may all be involved in stress responses. YAP1 is the major oxidative stress regulator and is also involved in iron metabolism (like YAP5) and detoxification of arsenic (like YAP8). YAP2 is involved in cadmium stress responses while YAP4 and YAP6 play roles in osmotic stress. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 295 RRKIKNKIsAQ-ESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLENANR 344
Cdd:cd14688     5 RRRAQNRE-AQrAFRERKKERIKELEQRVAELEEELAELEEELQELRAELR 54

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of uncharaterized Plant BZIP transcription factors: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed of uncharacterized plant bZIP transciption factors with similarity to Glycine max BZIP46, which may be a drought-responsive gene. Plant bZIPs are involved in developmental and physiological processes in response to stimuli/stresses such as light, hormones, and temperature changes. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 292 KRVRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLENANR 344
Cdd:cd14707     1 RRQRRMIKNRESAARSRARKQAYTNELELEVAHLKEENARLKRQQEELLLALA 53

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Cap'n'Collar (CNC) transcription factors: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; CNC proteins form a subfamily of Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors that are defined by a conserved 43-amino acid region (called the CNC domain) located N-terminal to the bZIP DNA-binding domain. This subfamily includes Drosophila Cnc and four vertebrate counterparts, NFE2 (nuclear factor, erythroid-derived 2), NFE2-like 1 or NFE2-related factor 1 (NFE2L1 or Nrf1), NFE2L2 (or Nrf2), and NFE2L3 (or Nrf3). It also includes BACH1 and BACH2, which contain an additional BTB domain (Broad complex###Tramtrack###Bric-a-brac domain, also known as the POZ [poxvirus and zinc finger] domain). CNC proteins function during development and/or contribute in maintaining homeostasis during stress responses. In flies, Cnc functions both in development and in stress responses. In vertebrates, several CNC proteins encoded by distinct genes show varying functions and expression patterns. NFE2 is required for the proper development of platelets while the three Nrfs function in stress responses. Nrf2, the most extensively studied member of this subfamily, acts as a xenobiotic-activated receptor that regulates the adaptive response to oxidants and electrophiles. BACH1 forms heterodimers with small Mafs such as MafK to function as a repressor of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) gene (Hmox-1) enhancers. BACH2 is a B-cell specific transcription factor that plays a critical role in oxidative stress-mediated apoptosis. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 292 KRVRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWKKVETLE 340
Cdd:cd14698     6 RDIRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLDQISTLEDEVDELKEEKEKLLKERDELE 54

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Nuclear Factor, Erythroid-derived 2 (NFE2) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed of NFE2 and NFE2-like proteins including NFE2-like 1 or NFE2-related factor 1 (NFE2L1 or Nrf1), NFE2L2 (or Nrf2), and NFE2L3 (or Nrf3). These are Cap'n'Collar (CNC) Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors that are defined by a conserved 43-amino acid region (called the CNC domain) located N-terminal to the bZIP DNA-binding domain. NFE2 functions in development; it is required for the proper development of platelets. The three Nrfs function in stress responses. Nrf2, the most extensively studied member of this subfamily, acts as a xenobiotic-activated receptor that regulates the adaptive response to oxidants and electrophiles. As the master regulator of the antioxidant defense pathway, it plays roles in the biology of inflammation, obesity, and cancer. Nrf1 is an essential protein that binds to the antioxidant response element (ARE) and is also involved in regulating oxidative stress. In addition, it also regulates genes involved in cell and tissue differentiation, inflammation, and hepatocyte homeostasis. bZIP factors act in networks of homo and heterodimers in the regulation of a diverse set of cellular processes. The bZIP structural motif contains a basic region and a leucine zipper, composed of alpha helices with leucine residues 7 amino acids apart, which stabilize dimerization with a parallel leucine zipper domain. Dimerization of leucine zippers creates a pair of the adjacent basic regions that bind DNA and undergo conformational change. Dimerization occurs in a specific and predictable manner resulting in hundreds of dimers having unique effects on transcription.

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gi 2616766028 290 ALKR-VRRKIKNKISAQESRRKKKEYVECLEKKVETFTSENNELWK-KVETLEN 341
Cdd:cd14720     3 ALIRdIRRRGKNKVAAQNCRKRKLDNIVGLEDEVEQLQRQREKLLReKAENAKS 56