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Details on Person UniProt:Q99941 ATF6B

Class:IdReferenceGeneProduct:50427
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_displayNameUniProt:Q99941 ATF6B
_timestamp2025-08-15 21:28:29
chaininitiator methionine:1
chain:2-703
chain:2-
checksumB04C7B23E7D83F82
commentFUNCTION Precursor of the transcription factor form (Processed cyclic AMP-dependent transcription factor ATF-6 beta), which is embedded in the endoplasmic reticulum membrane (PubMed:11256944). Endoplasmic reticulum stress promotes processing of this form, releasing the transcription factor form that translocates into the nucleus, where it activates transcription of genes involved in the unfolded protein response (UPR) (PubMed:11256944).FUNCTION Transcription factor that acts in the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway by activating UPR target genes induced during ER stress (PubMed:11256944). Binds DNA on the 5'-CCAC[GA]-3' half of the ER stress response element (ERSE) (5'-CCAATN(9)CCAC[GA]-3') when NF-Y is bound to ERSE (PubMed:11256944).SUBUNIT Homodimer and heterodimer with ATF6-alpha. The dimer interacts with the nuclear transcription factor Y (NF-Y) trimer through direct binding to NF-Y subunit C (NF-YC).INTERACTION Under ER stress the cleaved N-terminal cytoplasmic domain translocates into the nucleus.ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS Ubiquitous.DOMAIN The basic domain functions as a nuclear localization signal.DOMAIN The basic leucine-zipper domain is sufficient for association with the NF-Y trimer and binding to ERSE.PTM N-glycosylated.PTM During unfolded protein response, a fragment of approximately 60 kDa containing the cytoplasmic transcription factor domain is released by proteolysis. The cleavage is probably performed sequentially by site-1 (MBTPS1, S1P) and site-2 (MBTPS2, S2P) proteases.SIMILARITY Belongs to the bZIP family. ATF subfamily.
descriptionrecommendedName: Cyclic AMP-dependent transcription factor ATF-6 beta shortName: cAMP-dependent transcription factor ATF-6 beta alternativeName: Activating transcription factor 6 beta shortName: ATF6-beta alternativeName: Protein G13 alternativeName: cAMP response element-binding protein-related protein shortName: Creb-rp alternativeName: cAMP-responsive element-binding protein-like 1 component recommendedName: Processed cyclic AMP-dependent transcription factor ATF-6 beta /component
geneNameATF6B
CREBL1
G13
identifierQ99941
isSequenceChangedFALSE
keywordAcetylation
Activator
Alternative splicing
DNA-binding
Endoplasmic reticulum
Glycoprotein
Membrane
Nucleus
Proteomics identification
Reference proteome
Signal-anchor
Transcription
Transcription regulation
Transmembrane
Transmembrane helix
Unfolded protein response
modified[InstanceEdit:84067] Schmidt, EE, 2003-12-18 04:29:09
[InstanceEdit:143527] Schmidt, EE, 2004-11-12 07:45:10
[InstanceEdit:217385] Schmidt, EE, 2008-03-27 06:23:53
[InstanceEdit:354386] Schmidt, EE, 2008-06-18 04:45:12
[InstanceEdit:384350] Kanapin, AA, 2008-11-26 14:00:39
[InstanceEdit:392885] Kanapin, AA, 2009-03-09 12:07:18
[InstanceEdit:400710] Schmidt, EE, 2009-03-25 05:33:35
[InstanceEdit:423310] Kanapin, AA
[InstanceEdit:435478] Kanapin, AA
[InstanceEdit:435871] Kanapin, AA
[InstanceEdit:447347] Kanapin, AA
[InstanceEdit:525883] Kanapin, AA
[InstanceEdit:613449] Kanapin, AA
[InstanceEdit:797602] Kanapin, AA
[InstanceEdit:937368] Yung, CK
[InstanceEdit:1042053] Yung, CK
[InstanceEdit:1220657] Yung, CK
[InstanceEdit:1300696] Yung, CK
[InstanceEdit:1301627] Yung, CK
[InstanceEdit:1551960] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:1995863] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:2132304] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:2265580] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:2587579] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:5263031] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:5433710] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:5618415] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:5634237] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:5673015] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:8987656] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:9015733] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:9037114] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:9637257] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:9676415] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:9698430] Weiser, JD
[InstanceEdit:9852000] Weiser, Joel, 2023-11-03
[InstanceEdit:9926675] Weiser, Joel, 2024-11-03
[InstanceEdit:9963647] Weiser, Joel, 2025-08-15
nameATF6B
referenceDatabase[ReferenceDatabase:2] UniProt
referenceGene[ReferenceDNASequence:8988832] ENSEMBL:ENSG00000213676 ATF6B [Homo sapiens]
secondaryIdentifierATF6B_HUMAN
B0UYX6
Q13269
Q14343
Q14345
Q5SSW7
Q99635
Q99637
Q9H3V9
Q9H3W1
Q9NPL0
sequenceLength703
species[Species:48887] Homo sapiens
(isoformParent)[ReferenceIsoform:144248] UniProt:Q99941-2 ATF6B [Homo sapiens]
[ReferenceIsoform:413182] UniProt:Q99941-1 ATF6B [Homo sapiens]
(referenceEntity)[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:8874143] ATF6B(2-398) [cytosol] [Homo sapiens]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:8874147] ATF6B(441-703) [Golgi membrane] [Homo sapiens]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:8874148] ATF6B(2-440) [Golgi membrane] [Homo sapiens]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:8874154] ATF6B [Golgi membrane] [Homo sapiens]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:8874171] ATF6B(399-440) [Golgi membrane] [Homo sapiens]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:8874178] ATF6B(2-398) [nucleoplasm] [Homo sapiens]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:8874179] ATF6B [endoplasmic reticulum membrane] [Homo sapiens]
(referenceSequence)[ModifiedResidue:8936237] glycosylated residue at 476
[ModifiedResidue:8936242] glycosylated residue at 676
[ModifiedResidue:8936246] glycosylated residue at 627
[ModifiedResidue:8936247] glycosylated residue at 610
[ModifiedResidue:8936249] glycosylated residue at 505
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