ZNF217 (Zinc-finger protein 217) is a Kruppel-like zinc-finger protein which functions as a transcriptional repressor protein and forms a complex with a number of proteins including CoREST, BHC110/LSD1, HDAC2 and CtBP1. ZNF217 has been shown to repress E-cadherin promoter activity. ZNF217 is overexpressed in a number of cancers including breast and ovarian. ZNF217 and its associated proteins have been implicated in a novel pathway that is involved in cancer progression.

Required for leukotriene biosynthesis by ALOX5 (5-lipoxygenase). Anchors ALOX5 to the membrane. Binds arachidonic acid, and could play an essential role in the transfer of arachidonic acid to ALOX5. Binds to MK-886, a compound that blocks the biosynthesis of leukotrienes.$nInvolvement in disease: $nGenetic variations in ALOX5AP may be a cause of susceptibility to ischemic stroke (ISCHSTR) ; also known as cerebrovascular accident or cerebral infarction. A stroke is an acute neurologic event lea

This gene belongs to the forkhead family of transcription factors which is characterized by a distinct forkhead domain. The specific function of this gene has not yet been determined; however, it may play a role in the regulation of pulmonary genes as well as embryonic development. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Fibroblast growth factor-1 (FGF-1), also designated acidic FGF, and fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2), also designated basic FGF, are members of a family of growth factors that stimulate proliferation of cells of mesenchymal, epithe-lial and neuroectodermal origin. Additional members of the FGF family include the oncogenes FGF-3 (Int2) and FGF-4 (hst/Kaposi), FGF-5, FGF-6, FGF-7 (KGF), FGF-8 (AIGF), FGF-9 (GAF) and FGF-10–FGF-23. Members of the FGF family share 30-55% amino acid sequence

Hexokinases phosphorylate glucose to produce glucose 6 phosphate, thus committing glucose to the glycolytic pathway. Alternative splicing of this gene results in three tissue specific forms of glucokinase, one found in pancreatic islet beta cells and two found in liver. The protein localizes to the outer membrane of mitochondria. In contrast to other forms of hexokinase, this enzyme is not inhibited by its product glucose 6 phosphate but remains active while glucose is abundant. Mutations in t

Tbx3 gene is a member of a phylogenetically conserved family of genes that share a common DNA binding domain, the T box. T box genes encode transcription factors involved in the regulation of developmental processes. Tbx3 is a transcriptional repressor and is thought to play a role in the anterior/posterior axis of the tetrapod forelimb. Mutations in this gene cause ulnar mammary syndrome, affecting limb, apocrine gland, tooth, hair, and genital development. Alternative splicing of this gene