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The basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain serves as the primary DNA-binding module. This domain recognizes and binds to the hypoxia response element (HRE) with the consensus sequence 5'-RCGTG-3' found in the promoters of target genes.
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| Gene Symbol | EPAS1PROTEIN |
| Full Name | EPAS1 / HIF-2α |
| Protein Family | bHLH-PAS transcription factor family |
| Protein Type | Transcription Factor |
| Function | is a member of the HIF family of transcription factors that serve as the master regulators of cellular oxygen homeostasis. |
| Primary Expression | Highest in endothelial cells, neurons, cardiomyocytes, type II pneumocytes |
| Subcellular Localization | promoters of target genes |
| Molecular Weight | ~96-118 kDa (depending on post-translational modifications) |
| UniProt ID | Q9Y5Q3 |
| GeneCards | EPAS1PROTEIN |
| Human Protein Atlas | EPAS1PROTEIN |
| Associated Diseases | AD, Aging, ALI, Als, Alzheimer |
| Interactions | ABCD3, ALS, ALZHEIMER, ALZHEIMER DISEASE, AMBRA1, AMPK |
| KG Connections | 488 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING |
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EPAS1PROTEIN["EPAS1PROTEIN"]
neurodegeneration["neurodegeneration"]
EPAS1PROTEIN -->|"implicated_in"| neurodegeneration
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