This intronless gene encodes a transcription factor that contains a basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain. The encoded protein functions as a homodimer but can also form heterodimers with CCAAT/enhancer-binding proteins alpha, delta, and gamma. Activity of this protein is important in the regulation of genes involved in immune and inflammatory responses, among other processes. The use of alternative in-frame AUG start codons results in multiple protein isoforms, each with distinct biological functions. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2013]
Alternative Names
AGP/EBP C EBP C/EBP BETA CCAAT/enhancer binding protein (C/EBP) beta IL-6DBP interleukin 6-dependent DNA-binding protein interleukin-6-dependent-binding protein liver-enriched transcriptional activator nuclear factor NF-IL6 nuclear factor of interleukin 6 nuclear factor-IL6 nuclear protein Il6 OTTMUSP00000017503 SF-B silencer factor B transcription factor 5 transcription factor C/EBP beta