Protein: NF2L1_HUMAN
Sequence: MLSLKKYLTEGLLQFTILLSLIGVRVDVDTYLTSQLPPLREIILGPSSAYTQTQFHNLRNTLDGYGIHPKSIDLDNYFTARRLLSQVRALDRFQVPTTEVNAWLVHRDPEGSVSGSQPNSGLALESSSGLQDVTGPDNGVRESETEQGFGEDLEDLGAVAPPVSGDLTKEDIDLIDILWRQDIDLGAGREVFDYSHRQKEQDVEKELRDGGEQDTWAGEGAEALARNLLVDGETGESFPAQVPSGEDQTALSLEECLRLLEATCPFGENAEFPADISSITEAVPSESEPPALQNNLLSPLLTGTESPFDLEQQWQDLMSIMEMQAMEVNTSASEILYSAPPGDPLSTNYSLAPNTPINQNVSLHQASLGGCSQDFLLFSPEVESLPVASSSTLLPLAPSNSTSLNSTFGSTNLTGLFFPPQLNGTANDTAGPELPDPLGGLLDEAMLDEISLMDLAIEEGFNPVQASQLEEEFDSDSGLSLDSSHSPSSLSSSEGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSASSSASSSFSEEGAVGYSSDSETLDLEEAEGAVGYQPEYSKFCRMSYQDPAQLSCLPYLEHVGHNHTYNMAPSALDSADLPPPSALKKGSKEKQADFLDKQMSRDEHRARAMKIPFTNDKIINLPVEEFNELLSKYQLSEAQLSLIRDIRRRGKNKMAAQNCRKRKLDTILNLERDVEDLQRDKARLLREKVEFLRSLRQMKQKVQSLYQEVFGRLRDENGRPYSPSQYALQYAGDGSVLLIPRTMADQQARRQERKPKDRRK
What is the function of this protein?
CNC-type bZIP family transcription factor that translocates to the nucleus and regulates expression of target genes in response to various stresses (PubMed:8932385, PubMed:9421508).  Heterodimerizes with small-Maf proteins (MAFF, MAFG or MAFK) and binds DNA motifs including the antioxidant response elements (AREs), which regulate expression of genes involved in oxidative stress response (PubMed:8932385, PubMed:9421508).  Activates or represses expression of target genes, depending on the context (PubMed:8932385, PubMed:9421508).  Plays a key role in cholesterol homeostasis by acting as a sensor of cholesterol excess: in low cholesterol conditions, translocates into the nucleus and represses expression of genes involved in defense against cholesterol excess, such as CD36 (By similarity).  In excess cholesterol conditions, the endoplasmic reticulum membrane form of the protein directly binds cholesterol via its CRAC motif, preventing cleavage and release of the transcription factor NRF1, thereby allowing expression of genes promoting cholesterol removal (By similarity).  Critical for redox balance in response to oxidative stress: acts by binding the AREs motifs on promoters and mediating activation of oxidative stress response genes, such as GCLC, GCLM, GSS, MT1 and MT2 (By similarity).  Plays an essential role during fetal liver hematopoiesis: probably has a protective function against oxidative stress and is involved in lipid homeostasis in the liver (By similarity).  Involved in proteasome homeostasis: in response to proteasome inhibition, mediates the 'bounce-back' of proteasome subunits by translocating into the nucleus and activating expression of genes encoding proteasome subunits (PubMed:20932482).  Also involved in regulating glucose flux (By similarity).  Together with CEBPB; represses expression of DSPP during odontoblast differentiation (PubMed:15308669).  In response to ascorbic acid induction, activates expression of SP7/Osterix in osteoblasts.
What are the official names of this protein?
Endoplasmic reticulum membrane sensor NFE2L1, Locus control region-factor 1, LCR-F1, Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 1, NF-E2-related factor 1, NFE2-related factor 1, Nuclear factor, erythroid derived 2, like 1, Protein NRF1, p120 form, Transcription factor 11, TCF-11.
What is the protein family that this protein belongs to?
Belongs to the bZIP family. CNC subfamily.
What are the subcellular locations of this protein?
[Endoplasmic reticulum membrane sensor NFE2L1]: Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Single-pass type II membrane protein. Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Single-pass type III membrane protein. Note=In normal conditions, probably has a single-pass type II membrane protein topology, with the DNA-binding domain facing the endoplasmic reticulum lumen (PubMed:24448410). Following cellular stress, it is rapidly and efficiently retrotranslocated to the cytosolic side of the membrane, a process dependent on p97/VCP, to have a single-pass type III membrane protein topology with the major part of the protein facing the cytosol (PubMed:24448410). Retrotranslocated proteins are normally rapidly degraded by the proteasome and active species do not accumulate (PubMed:24448410). However, retrotranslocated protein NFE2L1 escapes degradation and is cleaved at Leu-104 by DDI2, releasing the protein from the endoplasmic reticulum membrane and forming the transcription factor NRF1 that translocates into the nucleus (PubMed:24448410). SUBCELLULAR LOCATION: [Transcription factor NRF1]: Nucleus. Note=Translocates into the nucleus following cleavage of Endoplasmic reticulum membrane sensor NFE2L1 by aspartyl protease DDI2.