Primary Identifier | MGI:108420 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 2 | NCBI Gene Number | 18024 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Involved in several processes, including PERK-mediated unfolded protein response; cell redox homeostasis; and positive regulation of metabolic process. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cellular response to copper ion; endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response; and positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Located in chromatin; cytosol; and nucleus. Part of protein-DNA complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Alzheimer's disease; cataract; hepatocellular carcinoma; macular degeneration; and tuberculosis. Orthologous to human NFE2L2 (NFE2 like bZIP transcription factor 2). PHENOTYPE: Nullizygous mice show increased sensitivity to oxidative stress in a variety of organs and cells, abnormal tooth enamel, altered response to various injuries, chemical treatments and induced inflammatory diseases, and an age-related decline in spermatogenesis and ovarian follicle numbers. [provided by MGI curators] |