Cancer Terms

AP-1

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AP-1 Definition

A dimeric complex of related bZIP JUN, FOS, MAF and ATF transcription factors that must dimerize in order to bind to AP1 recognition sites (TPA-Responsive Element, TRE) or cAMP response elements in DNA, AP-1 controls basal and inducible transcription of several genes.

AP-1 Synonyms

AP-1, AP1, Activator Protein 1, Enhancer-Binding Protein AP1, Transcription Factor AP-1

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