Recombinant Human Tripartite motif-containing protein 29 (TRIM29)

Uniprot Id

Q14134

Target Species

Human

Target Name

TRIM29

Target Full Name

Tripartite motif-containing protein 29

Target Function

Plays a crucial role in the regulation of macrophage activation in response to viral or bacterial infections within the respiratory tract. Mechanistically, TRIM29 interacts with IKBKG/NEMO in the lysosome where it induces its 'Lys-48' ubiquitination and subsequent degradation. In turn, the expression of type I interferons and the production of proinflammatory cytokines are inhibited. Additionally, induces the 'Lys-48' ubiquitination of STING1 in a similar way, leading to its degradation.

Target Subcellular Location

Cytoplasm. Lysosome. Note=Colocalizes with intermediate filaments.

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in placenta, prostate and thymus.

Target Synonyms

Ataxia telangiectasia group D associated protein; Ataxia telangiectasia group D-associated protein; ATDC; FLJ36085; TRI29_HUMAN; TRIM 29; TRIM29; Tripartite motif containing 29; Tripartite motif containing protein 29; Tripartite motif protein 29; Tripartite motif protein TRIM29; Tripartite motif-containing protein 29

Target Background

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the TRIM protein family. It has multiple zinc finger motifs and a leucine zipper motif. It has been proposed to form homo- or heterodimers which are involved in nucleic acid binding. Thus, it may act as a transcriptional regulatory factor involved in carcinogenesis and/or differentiation. It may also function in the suppression of radiosensitivity since it is associated with ataxia telangiectasia phenotype.