Zinc finger protein 48 (ZNF48)

Zinc finger protein 48 (ZNF48) is a protein likely involved in transcriptional regulation, based on its structural classification as a C2H2-type zinc finger protein and by its inclusion in the largest transcription factor family in humans[5][2]. These proteins typically contain multiple zinc finger motifs that bind to specific regions of DNA and regulate gene expression[1][2][3]. ZNF48, like most family members, primarily functions by binding DNA to either promote or repress transcription, thereby contributing to the regulation of diverse cellular processes such as cell differentiation, proliferation, and patterning[2][4]. There is currently no evidence that ZNF48 is a direct therapeutic target, nor are there drugs or biomarkers specifically linked to this protein. The gene ZNF48 is one of many human zinc finger proteins, and while the family as a whole has been implicated in diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, there are no disease associations specific to ZNF48 reported in current literature[4][5].

Other names

Zinc finger protein 48ZNF48Zinc finger protein 553ZNF553DKFZp762K013FLJ31751MGC43952