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Core-Binding Factor Alpha

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Core-Binding Factor Alpha Definition

Part of the heterodimeric transcription factor Core-Binding Factor. The CBFalpha subunit binds directly to the enhancer core DNA sequence on target genes, whereas the beta subunit does not bind the DNA directly but increases the affinity and stabilizes the binding of the alpha subunit to the DNA. Three homologous genes can encode for the CBFalpha subunit. Disruption of CBFA2 is associated with many leukemias, including AML, ALL, and CML.

Core-Binding Factor Alpha Synonyms

Core-Binding Factor Alpha, AML-1, AML-1 Protein, AML1, AML1 Protein, Acute Myeloid Leukemia-1 Protein, CBF-Alpha, CBF-Alpha B, CBFA2, Core-Binding Factor Alpha B Subunit, Core-Binding Factor, Runt Domain, Alpha Subunit 2, PEA2-Alpha B, PEBP2-Alpha B, Polyomavirus Enhancer Binding Protein 2 Alpha B Subunit, RUNX1, Runt-Related Transcription Factor 1, SL3-3 Enhancer Factor 1 Alpha B Subunit, Sl3/AKV Core-Binding Factor Alpha B Subunit

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