The protein encoded by this gene is a transcription factor in the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway during ER stress. Either as a homodimer or as a heterodimer with ATF6-alpha, the encoded protein binds to the ER stress response element, interacting with nuclear transcription factor Y to activate UPR target genes. The protein is normally found in the membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum; however, under ER stress, the N-terminal cytoplasmic domain is cleaved from the rest of the protein and translocates to the nucleus. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
This gene encodes a transcription factor that activates target genes for the unfolded protein response (UPR) during endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Although it is a transcription factor, this protein is unusual in that it is synthesized as a transmembrane protein that is embedded in the ER. It functions as an ER stress sensor/transducer, and following ER stress-induced proteolysis, it functions as a nuclear transcription factor via a cis-acting ER stress response element (ERSE) that is present in the promoters of genes encoding ER chaperones. This protein has been identified as a survival factor for quiescent but not proliferative squamous carcinoma cells. There have been conflicting reports about the association of polymorphisms in this gene with diabetes in different populations, but another polymorphism has been associated with increased plasma cholesterol levels. This gene is also thought to be a potential therapeutic target for cystic fibrosis.
A synthetic peptide from human ATF6
A synthesized peptide derived from human ATF7, corresponding to a region within N-terminal amino acids.
A synthesized peptide derived from human ATF7IP.
ATF7 (Activating Transcription Factor 7) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with ATF7 includePenicilliosisandFamilial Atrial Fibrillation. Among its related pathways areERK SignalingandTCR Signaling (Qiagen). Gene Ontology (GO) annotations related to this gene includenucleic acid bindingandsequence-specific DNA binding. An important paralog of this gene isENSG00000267281.
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