Zinc finger protein 286A (ZNF286A)

Zinc finger protein 286A is part of the large C2H2-type zinc finger transcription factor family, which are characterized by repeating zinc finger domains that bind DNA in sequence-specific manners and regulate transcription of target genes[1][2][3]. These proteins play major roles in various cellular processes, such as gene expression, cell differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis[1][2]. ZNF286A contains multiple C2H2-type zinc finger motifs, which enable its function in DNA binding and interaction with other transcriptional regulators[3]. Members of the zinc finger protein family, including ZNF286A, are broadly involved in normal development and disease (especially cancer), but ZNF286A itself does not have specific, well-characterized links to therapeutic intervention or drug action at this time[1][2][3].

Other names

ZNF286AKIAA1874ZNF286Zinc finger protein 286Azinc finger protein ZNF286

Mechanism is via DNA binding and regulation of transcription