Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Activating Transcription Factor-2 (ATF-2) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; ATF-2 is a sequence-specific DNA-binding protein that belongs to the Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) family of transcription factors. In response to stress, it activates a variety of genes including cyclin A, cyclin D, and c-Jun. ATF-2 also plays a role in the DNA damage response that is independent of its transcriptional activity. 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 1622850411 354 KRRKFLERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLKQLLLA 414
Cdd:cd14687     1 KRKRFLERNRIAASKCRQRKKQWVQQLEEKVRKLESENKALKAEVDKLREEVLDLKNLLLA 61

Herpes virus major outer envelope glycoprotein (BLLF1); This family consists of the BLLF1 viral late glycoprotein, also termed gp350/220. It is the most abundantly expressed glycoprotein in the viral envelope of the Herpesviruses and is the major antigen responsible for stimulating the production of neutralising antibodies in vivo.

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gi 1622850411  90 SPFENEFKKASEDDIKKMPLDLSPLATPIIRSKIEEPSVVETTHQDSPLPHPESTTSDEKEVPLAQTAQPTSAIVRPA-S 168
Cdd:pfam05109 489 TPSPSPRDNGTESKAPDMTSPTSAVTTPTPNATSPTPAVTTPTPNATSPTLGKTSPTSAVTTPTPNATSPTPAVTTPTpN 568

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gi 1622850411 169 LQVPNVLLTSSDSSViiQQAVPSPTSSTVITQAPSSNRPIVPVPG--PFPLLLHLPNGQTMPVA-----IPASITSSNVH 241
Cdd:pfam05109 569 ATIPTLGKTSPTSAV--TTPTPNATSPTVGETSPQANTTNHTLGGtsSTPVVTSPPKNATSAVTtgqhnITSSSTSSMSL 646

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gi 1622850411 242 VPAAVP-LVRPVTMVPSVPGIPGPSSPQPVQSEAKMRLKAALTQQH------PPVTNGDTVKGHGSGLVRTQSEESRPQS 314
Cdd:pfam05109 647 RPSSISeTLSPSTSDNSTSHMPLLTSAHPTGGENITQVTPASTSTHhvstssPAPRPGTTSQASGPGNSSTSTKPGEVNV 726

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gi 1622850411 315 LQQPATSTTETPASPA---HTTPQTQSTSGR 342
Cdd:pfam05109 727 TKGTPPKNATSPQAPSgqkTAVPTVTSTGGK 757

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Activating Transcription Factor-2 (ATF-2) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; ATF-2 is a sequence-specific DNA-binding protein that belongs to the Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) family of transcription factors. In response to stress, it activates a variety of genes including cyclin A, cyclin D, and c-Jun. ATF-2 also plays a role in the DNA damage response that is independent of its transcriptional activity. 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 1622850411 354 KRRKFLERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLKQLLLA 414
Cdd:cd14687     1 KRKRFLERNRIAASKCRQRKKQWVQQLEEKVRKLESENKALKAEVDKLREEVLDLKNLLLA 61

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

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gi 1622850411 354 KRRKFLERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLKQLL 412
Cdd:pfam00170   1 KREKRKQSNREAARRSRQRKQAYIEELERRVKALEGENKTLRSELEELKKEVEKLKSKN 59

Herpes virus major outer envelope glycoprotein (BLLF1); This family consists of the BLLF1 viral late glycoprotein, also termed gp350/220. It is the most abundantly expressed glycoprotein in the viral envelope of the Herpesviruses and is the major antigen responsible for stimulating the production of neutralising antibodies in vivo.

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gi 1622850411  90 SPFENEFKKASEDDIKKMPLDLSPLATPIIRSKIEEPSVVETTHQDSPLPHPESTTSDEKEVPLAQTAQPTSAIVRPA-S 168
Cdd:pfam05109 489 TPSPSPRDNGTESKAPDMTSPTSAVTTPTPNATSPTPAVTTPTPNATSPTLGKTSPTSAVTTPTPNATSPTPAVTTPTpN 568

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gi 1622850411 169 LQVPNVLLTSSDSSViiQQAVPSPTSSTVITQAPSSNRPIVPVPG--PFPLLLHLPNGQTMPVA-----IPASITSSNVH 241
Cdd:pfam05109 569 ATIPTLGKTSPTSAV--TTPTPNATSPTVGETSPQANTTNHTLGGtsSTPVVTSPPKNATSAVTtgqhnITSSSTSSMSL 646

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gi 1622850411 242 VPAAVP-LVRPVTMVPSVPGIPGPSSPQPVQSEAKMRLKAALTQQH------PPVTNGDTVKGHGSGLVRTQSEESRPQS 314
Cdd:pfam05109 647 RPSSISeTLSPSTSDNSTSHMPLLTSAHPTGGENITQVTPASTSTHhvstssPAPRPGTTSQASGPGNSSTSTKPGEVNV 726

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gi 1622850411 315 LQQPATSTTETPASPA---HTTPQTQSTSGR 342
Cdd:pfam05109 727 TKGTPPKNATSPQAPSgqkTAVPTVTSTGGK 757

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Activating Transcription Factor-2 (ATF-2) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; ATF-2 is a sequence-specific DNA-binding protein that belongs to the Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) family of transcription factors. In response to stress, it activates a variety of genes including cyclin A, cyclin D, and c-Jun. ATF-2 also plays a role in the DNA damage response that is independent of its transcriptional activity. 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 1622850411 354 KRRKFLERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLKQLLLA 414
Cdd:cd14687     1 KRKRFLERNRIAASKCRQRKKQWVQQLEEKVRKLESENKALKAEVDKLREEVLDLKNLLLA 61

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 1622850411 353 EKRRkflERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVA 406
Cdd:cd14686     2 ERRR---ERNREAARRSRERKKERIEELEEEVEELEEENEELKAELEELRAEVE 52

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Activating Transcription Factor-4 (ATF-4) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; ATF-4 was also isolated and characterized as the cAMP-response element binding protein 2 (CREB2). It is a Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor that has been reported to act as both an activator or repressor. It is a critical component in both the unfolded protein response (UPR) and amino acid response (AAR) pathways. Under certain stress conditions, ATF-4 transcription is increased; accumulation of ATF-4 induces the expression of genes involved in amino acid metabolism and transport, mitochondrial function, redox chemistry, and others that ensure protein synthesis and recovery from 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 1622850411 352 DEKRRKfLERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLKQLLLAH 415
Cdd:cd14692     1 EKKERK-REQNKNAATRYRQKKREEKEELLSEEEELEDRNRELKDEVEELQREINYLKDLLREV 63

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Jun proteins and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; Jun is a member of the activator protein-1 (AP-1) complex, which is mainly composed of Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) dimers of the Jun and Fos families, and to a lesser extent, the activating transcription factor (ATF) and musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma (Maf) families. The broad combinatorial possibilities for various dimers determine binding specificity, affinity, and the spectrum of regulated genes. The AP-1 complex is implicated in many cell functions including proliferation, apoptosis, survival, migration, tumorigenesis, and morphogenesis, among others. There are three Jun proteins: c-Jun, JunB, and JunD. c-Jun is the most potent transcriptional activator of the AP-1 proteins. Both c-Jun and JunB are essential during development; deletion of either results in embryonic lethality in mice. c-Jun is essential in hepatogenesis and liver erythropoiesis, while JunB is required in vasculogenesis and angiogenesis in extraembryonic tissues. While JunD is dispensable in embryonic development, it is involved in transcription regulation of target genes that help cells to cope with environmental signals. 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 1622850411 353 EKRRkflERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLKQLLL 413
Cdd:cd14696     3 ERKR---ARNRIAASKCRKRKLERIARLEDKVKELKNQNSELTSTASLLREQVCQLKQKVM 60

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Plant Elongated/Long Hypocotyl5 (HY5)-like transcription factors and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is predominantly composed of plant Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors with similarity to Solanum lycopersicum and Arabidopsis thaliana HY5. Also included are the Dictyostelium discoideum bZIP transcription factors E and F. HY5 plays an important role in seedling development and is a positive regulator of photomorphogenesis. Plants with decreased levels of HY5 show defects in light responses including inhibited photomorphogenesis, loss of alkaloid organization, and reduced carotenoid accumulation. 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 1622850411 355 RRKFLERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNE 404
Cdd:cd14704     1 RQRRLLRNRESAQLSRQRKKEYLSELEAKCRELEAENAELEARVELLQAE 50

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of the oncogene Fos (Fos): a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; Fos proteins are members of the activator protein-1 (AP-1) complex, which is mainly composed of Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) dimers of the Jun and Fos families, and to a lesser extent, the activating transcription factor (ATF) and musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma (Maf) families. The broad combinatorial possibilities for various dimers determine binding specificity, affinity, and the spectrum of regulated genes. The AP-1 complex is implicated in many cell functions including proliferation, apoptosis, survival, migration, tumorigenesis, and morphogenesis, among others. There are four Fos proteins: c-Fos, FosB, Fos-related antigen 1 (Fra-1), and Fra-2. In addition, FosB also exists as smaller splice variants FosB2 and deltaFosB2. They all contain an N-terminal region and a bZIP domain. c-Fos and FosB also contain a C-terminal transactivation domain which is absent in Fra-1/2 and the smaller FosB variants. Fos proteins can only heterodimerize with Jun and other AP-1 proteins, but cannot homodimerize. Fos:Jun heterodimers are more stable and can bind DNA with more affinity that Jun:Jun homodimers. Fos proteins can enhance the trans-activating and transforming properties of Jun proteins. 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 1622850411 354 KRRKFLERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLKQLLLAH 415
Cdd:cd14721     1 KRRVRRERNKLAAAKCRQRRVDLTNTLQAETEQLEDEKSSLQNEIANLQKQKEQLEFLLAAH 62

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 1622850411 354 KRRKFLERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQ 407
Cdd:cd14690     1 KRQLRLEKNREAARECRRKKKEYVKCLENRVAVLENENKELREELKILKELLCQ 54

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 1622850411 352 DEK--RRKflERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLK 409
Cdd:cd14691     1 EEKdlRRK--LKNRVAAQTARDRKKARMDELEERVRELEEENQKLRAENESLRARNEDLL 58

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of blue light (BL) receptor aureochrome (AUREO) and similar bZIP domains; AUREO is a BL-activated transcription factor specific to phototrophic stramenopiles. It has a bZIP and a BL-sensing light-oxygen voltage (LOV) domain. It has been shown to mediate BL-induced branching and regulate the development of the sex organ in Vaucheria frigida. 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. This subgroup also includes the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) immediate-early transcription factor ZEBRA (BZLF1, Zta, Z, EB1). ZEBRA exhibits a variant of the bZIP fold, it has a unique dimer interface and a substantial hydrophobic pocket; it has a C-terminal moiety which stabilizes the coiled coil involved in dimer formation. ZEBRA functions to trigger the switch of EBV's biphasic infection cycle from latent to lytic infection. It activates the promoters of EBV lytic genes by binding ZEBRA response elements (ZREs) and inducing a cascade of expression of over 50 viral genes. It also down regulates latency-associated promoters, is an essential replication factor, induces host cell cycle arrest, and alters cellular immune responses and transcription factor activity.

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gi 1622850411 353 EKRRkflERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVT 399
Cdd:cd14809     2 ERRR---ERNREHARKTRLRKKAYLESLKEQVAALQAENQRLRQQIR 45

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 1622850411 353 EKRRkflERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEV 405
Cdd:cd14810     2 EKRQ---LRNKISARNFRARRKEYITQLEEQVADRDAEIEQLRAELRALRNEN 51

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Hepatic leukemia factor (HLF) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; HLF, also called vitellogenin gene-binding protein (VBP) in birds, is a circadian clock-controlled Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor which is a direct transcriptional target of CLOCK/BMAL1. It is implicated, together with bZIPs DBP and TEF, in the regulation of genes involved in the metabolism of endobiotic and xenobiotic agents. Triple knockout mice display signs of early aging and suffer premature death, likely due to impaired defense against xenobiotic stress. A leukemogenic translocation results in the chimeric fusion protein E2A-HLF that results in a rare form of pro-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). 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 1622850411 353 EKRRKflerNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLKQ 410
Cdd:cd14695     7 ERRRK----NNLAAKRSRDARRLKENQIAIRAAFLEKENAALRAEIAKLKKELEDLRK 60

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein (CEBP) and similar proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; CEBPs (or C/EBPs) are Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors that regulate the cell cycle, differentiation, growth, survival, energy metabolism, innate and adaptive immunity, and inflammation, among others. They are also associated with cancer and viral disease. There are six CEBP proteins in mammalian cells including CEBPA (alpha), CEBPB (beta), CEBPG (gamma), CEBPD (delta), and CEBPE (epsilon), which all contain highly conserved bZIP domains at their C-termini and variations at their N-terminal regions. Each possesses unique properties to regulate cell type-specific growth and differentiation. The sixth isoform, CEBPZ (zeta), lacks an intact DNA-binding domain and is excluded from this subfamily. 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 1622850411 350 DPDEKRRKfLERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLK 409
Cdd:cd14693     1 DSEEYRQK-RERNNIAVRKSREKAKQRQLETQQKVQELRKENERLQKRVELLTKELSVLK 59

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma (Maf) proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; Maf proteins are Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors that may participate in the activator protein-1 (AP-1) complex, which is implicated in many cell functions including proliferation, apoptosis, survival, migration, tumorigenesis, and morphogenesis, among others. Maf proteins fall into two groups: small and large. The large Mafs (c-Maf, MafA, MafB, NRL) contain an N-terminal transactivation domain, a linker region of varying size, an anxillary DNA-binding domain, and a C-terminal bZIP domain. They function as critical regulators of terminal differentiation in the blood and in many tissues such as bone, brain, kidney, pancreas, and retina. The small Mafs (MafF, MafK, MafG) do not contain a transactivation domain. They form dimers with cap'n'collar (CNC) proteins that harbor transactivation domains, and they act either as activators or repressors depending on their dimerization partner. They play roles in stress response and detoxification pathways. They have been implicated in various diseases such as diabetes, neurological diseases, thrombocytopenia and cancer. 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 1622850411 355 RRKFLeRNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKaedlsslNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLKQLL 412
Cdd:cd14697    10 KRRTL-KNRGYAQSCRAKRVQQKEQLENE-------KAELRSQIEELKEENSELQQEL 59

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 1622850411 361 RNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVA 406
Cdd:cd14710     8 RNRRAAHQSRERKRLHVEFLEKKCDLLEALLQRLQDLLAQLEEKLA 53

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 1622850411 352 DEKRRKFLERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLK 409
Cdd:cd14701     1 DQKKVRRREKNRDAAQRSRQKQTEKADKLHEESESLERANAALRKEIKDLTEELKYLT 58

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of uncharaterized BZIP transcription factors with similarity to Triticum aestivum HBP-1b: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; This subfamily is composed primarily of uncharacterized bZIP transciption factors from flowering plants, mosses, clubmosses, and algae. Included in this subfamily is wheat HBP-1b, which contains a C-terminal DOG1 domain, which is a specific plant regulator for seed dormancy. 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 1622850411 354 KRRkfLERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEV 398
Cdd:cd14708     3 LRR--LAQNREAARKSRLRKKAYVQQLEESVEKLKQLEQELQRAR 45

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein gamma (CEBPG): a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; CEBPG is an important regulator of cellular senescence; mouse embryonic fibroblasts deficient of CEBPG proliferated poorly, entered senescence prematurely, and expressed elevated levels of proinflammatory genes. It is also the primary transcription factor that regulates antioxidant and DNA repair transcripts in normal bronchial epithelial cells. In a subset of AML patients with CEBPA hypermethylation, CEBPG is significantly overexpressed. CEBPG is the shortest CEBP protein and it lacks a transactivation domain. It acts as a regulator and buffering reservoir against the transcriptional activities of other CEBP proteins. CEBPs (or C/EBPs) are Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors that regulate many cellular processes. There are six CEBP proteins in mammalian cells including CEBPA (alpha), CEBPB (beta), CEBPG (gamma), CEBPD (delta), and CEBPE (epsilon), which all contain highly conserved bZIP domains at their C-termini and variations at their N-terminal regions. 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 1622850411 349 EDPDEKRRKfLERNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLKQ 410
Cdd:cd14713     1 KDSDEYRKR-RERNNLAVKKSREKSKQKAQETLQRVNQLKEENERLEAKIKLLSKELSVLKD 61

Herpes virus major outer envelope glycoprotein (BLLF1); This family consists of the BLLF1 viral late glycoprotein, also termed gp350/220. It is the most abundantly expressed glycoprotein in the viral envelope of the Herpesviruses and is the major antigen responsible for stimulating the production of neutralising antibodies in vivo.

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gi 1622850411  90 SPFENEFKKASEDDIKKMPLDLSPLATPIIRSKIEEPSVVETTHQDSPLPHPESTTSDEKEVPLAQTAQPTSAIVRPA-S 168
Cdd:pfam05109 489 TPSPSPRDNGTESKAPDMTSPTSAVTTPTPNATSPTPAVTTPTPNATSPTLGKTSPTSAVTTPTPNATSPTPAVTTPTpN 568

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gi 1622850411 169 LQVPNVLLTSSDSSViiQQAVPSPTSSTVITQAPSSNRPIVPVPG--PFPLLLHLPNGQTMPVA-----IPASITSSNVH 241
Cdd:pfam05109 569 ATIPTLGKTSPTSAV--TTPTPNATSPTVGETSPQANTTNHTLGGtsSTPVVTSPPKNATSAVTtgqhnITSSSTSSMSL 646

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gi 1622850411 242 VPAAVP-LVRPVTMVPSVPGIPGPSSPQPVQSEAKMRLKAALTQQH------PPVTNGDTVKGHGSGLVRTQSEESRPQS 314
Cdd:pfam05109 647 RPSSISeTLSPSTSDNSTSHMPLLTSAHPTGGENITQVTPASTSTHhvstssPAPRPGTTSQASGPGNSSTSTKPGEVNV 726

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gi 1622850411 315 LQQPATSTTETPASPA---HTTPQTQSTSGR 342
Cdd:pfam05109 727 TKGTPPKNATSPQAPSgqkTAVPTVTSTGGK 757

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of small musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma (Maf) proteins: a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; Maf proteins are Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors that may participate in the activator protein-1 (AP-1) complex, which is implicated in many cell functions including proliferation, apoptosis, survival, migration, tumorigenesis, and morphogenesis, among others. Maf proteins fall into two groups: small and large. The small Mafs (MafF, MafK, and MafG) do not contain a transactivation domain but do harbor the anxillary DNA-binding domain and a C-terminal bZIP domain. They form dimers with cap'n'collar (CNC) proteins that harbor transactivation domains, and they act either as activators or repressors depending on their dimerization partner. CNC transcription factors include NFE2 (nuclear factor, erythroid-derived 2) and similar proteins NFE2L1 (NFE2-like 1), NFE2L2, and NFE2L3, as well as BACH1 and BACH2. Small Mafs play roles in stress response and detoxification pathways. They also regulate the expression of betaA-globin and other genes activated during erythropoiesis. They have been implicated in various diseases such as diabetes, neurological diseases, thrombocytopenia and cancer. Triple deletion of the three small Mafs is embryonically lethal. 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 1622850411 354 KRRKFLeRNRAAASRCRQKRkvwvqsLEKKaEDLSSLNGQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLK 409
Cdd:cd14717     9 QRRRTL-KNRGYAASCRIKR------VTQK-EELEKQKAELQQEVEKLARENASMR 56

Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain of Nuclear factor interleukin-3-regulated protein (NFIL3): a DNA-binding and dimerization domain; NFIL3, also called E4 promoter-binding protein 4 (E4BP4), is a Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor that was independently identified as a transactivator of the IL3 promoter in T-cells and as a transcriptional repressor that binds to a DNA sequence site in the adenovirus E4 promoter. Its expression levels are regulated by cytokines and it plays crucial functions in the immune system. It is required for the development of natural killer cells and CD8+ conventional dendritic cells. In B-cells, NFIL3 mediates immunoglobulin heavy chain class switching that is required for IgE production, thereby influencing allergic and pathogenic immune responses. It is also involved in the polarization of T helper responses. 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 1622850411 353 EKRRKflerNRAAASRCRQKRKVWVQSLEKKAEdlsslngQLQSEVTLLRNEVAQLKQ 410
Cdd:cd14694     7 EKRRK----NNEAAKRSREKRRLNDLVLENRIL-------ELTEENAVLRAELAALKR 53