Kruppel-like factor 13, also known as KLF13, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KLF13 gene.
Function
KLF13 belongs to a family of transcription factors that contain 3 classical zinc finger DNA-binding domains consisting of a zinc atom tetrahedrally coordinated by 2 cysteines and 2 histidines (C2H2 motif). These transcription factors bind to GC-rich sequences and related GT and CACCC boxes.
KLF13 was first described as the RANTES factor of late activated T lymphocytes (RFLAT)-1. It regulates the expression of the chemokine RANTES in T lymphocytes. It functions as a lynchpin, inducing a large enhancesome. KLF13 knock-out mice show a defect in lymphocyte survival as KLF13 is a regulator of Bcl-xL expression.
Interactions
KLF13 has been shown to interact with CREB-binding protein, Heat shock protein 47 and PCAF.
See also
Kruppel-like factors
References
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