Zinc finger protein 592 (ZNF592)

Zinc finger protein 592 is a human protein encoded by the ZNF592 gene. It is classified as a C2H2-type zinc finger protein, a major subgroup of transcription factors distinguished by multiple tandem zinc finger motifs that facilitate interactions with DNA, RNA, or other proteins[1][2]. ZNF592 is thought to be involved in regulating gene expression, particularly genes necessary for cerebellar development[1][5]. Mutations in this gene are linked to autosomal recessive spinocerebellar ataxia and have also been associated with other syndromes such as Galloway-Mowat syndrome 1 and Seckel syndrome[1][5]. While zinc finger proteins are broadly studied as genome stability regulators and potential therapeutic targets in cancer and DNA repair contexts, there is no current evidence indicating ZNF592 is a direct therapeutic target or that any drugs specifically interact with it[4][5].

Other names

ZNF592CAMOSSCAR5zinc finger protein 592