Zinc finger protein 721 (ZNF721)

Zinc finger protein 721 is a predicted DNA-binding transcription factor belonging to the zinc finger protein family, characterized by motifs that coordinate zinc ions to stabilize their structure and bind nucleic acids[1][5][3][4]. ZNF721 likely acts in the nucleus, where it regulates gene expression by binding DNA in a sequence-specific manner and influencing RNA polymerase II-dependent transcription. While the zinc finger family as a whole plays diverse roles in cell biology, such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, and immune response[2], ZNF721 has not been directly implicated as a therapeutic target or in specific disease mechanisms, aside from a reported association with patella chondromalacia[1]. As part of a large family of regulatory proteins, ongoing research may further elucidate its functions and potential disease participation.

Other names

ZNF721KIAA1982