Recombinant Human Sterol regulatory element-binding protein 2 (SREBF2), Truncated

Uniprot Id

Q12772

Target Species

Human

Target Name

SREBF2

Target Full Name

Sterol regulatory element-binding protein 2

Target Function

Precursor of the transcription factor form (Processed sterol regulatory element-binding protein 2), which is embedded in the endoplasmic reticulum membrane. Low sterol concentrations promote processing of this form, releasing the transcription factor form that translocates into the nucleus and activates transcription of genes involved in cholesterol biosynthesis.; Key transcription factor that regulates expression of genes involved in cholesterol biosynthesis. Binds to the sterol regulatory element 1 (SRE-1) (5'-ATCACCCCAC-3'). Has dual sequence specificity binding to both an E-box motif (5'-ATCACGTGA-3') and to SRE-1 (5'-ATCACCCCAC-3'). Regulates transcription of genes related to cholesterol synthesis pathway.

Target Subcellular Location

[Sterol regulatory element-binding protein 2]: Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Golgi apparatus membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Cytoplasmic vesicle, COPII-coated vesicle membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.; [Processed sterol regulatory element-binding protein 2]: Nucleus.

Target Protein Families

SREBP family

Target Tissue Specificity

Ubiquitously expressed in adult and fetal tissues.

Target Synonyms

SREBF2; BHLHD2; SREBP2; Sterol regulatory element-binding protein 2; SREBP-2; Class D basic helix-loop-helix protein 2; bHLHd2; Sterol regulatory element-binding transcription factor 2