Cellular DNA-binding proteins encoded by the c-fos genes (GENES, FOS). They are involved in growth-related transcriptional control. c-fos combines with c-jun (PROTO-ONCOGENE PROTEINS C-JUN) to form a c-fos/c-jun heterodimer (TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR AP-1) that binds to the TRE (TPA-responsive element) in promoters of certain genes.
Also Known As:
FRAs; Antigens, Fos-Related; Proto-Oncogene Products c-fos; Proto-Oncogene Proteins fos; p55 c-fos; Antigen, Fos-Related; Fos Related Antigen; Fos Related Antigens; Protein, c-fos; Protein, fos Proto-Oncogene; Proto Oncogene Products c fos; Proto Oncogene Proteins c fos; Proto Oncogene Proteins fos; Proto-Oncogene Protein, fos; c fos Protein; c fos Proteins; fos Proto Oncogene Protein; fos Proto Oncogene Proteins; p55 c fos; Fos B Protein; Fos-Related Antigen; Fos-Related Antigens; c-fos Protein; c-fos Proteins; fos Proto-Oncogene Protein; fos Proto-Oncogene Proteins; p55(c-fos)