This gene encodes a member of the basic leucine zipper protein family. The encoded protein functions as a transcriptional repressor when heterodimerizing with JUN. The protein may play a role in repression of interleukin-2 and matrix metalloproteinase-1 transcription.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2009]
Alternative Names
21 kDa small nuclear factor isolated from T-cells 21-kD small nuclear factor isolated from T cells B-ATF-3 basic leucine zipper transcription factor ATF-like 3 JDP-1 Jun dimerization protein 1 Jun dimerization protein p21SNFT