MeSH definition : A family of transcription factors containing SH2 DOMAINS that are involved in CYTOKINE-mediated
SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION. STAT transcription factors are recruited to the cytoplasmic region
of CELL SURFACE RECEPTORS and are activated via PHOSPHORYLATION. Once activated they
dimerize and translocate into the CELL NUCLEUS where they influence GENE expression.
They play a role in regulating CELL GROWTH PROCESSES and CELL DIFFERENTIATION. STAT
transcription factors are inhibited by SUPPRESSOR OF CYTOKINE SIGNALING PROTEINS and
PROTEIN INHIBITORS OF ACTIVATED STAT.;
MeSH synonym : stat (signal transducers and activators of transcription) proteins; transcription factors, stat;
A family of transcription factors containing SH2 DOMAINS that are involved in CYTOKINE-mediated
SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION. STAT transcription factors are recruited to the cytoplasmic region
of CELL SURFACE RECEPTORS and are activated via PHOSPHORYLATION. Once activated they
dimerize and translocate into the CELL NUCLEUS where they influence GENE expression.
They play a role in regulating CELL GROWTH PROCESSES and CELL DIFFERENTIATION. STAT
transcription factors are inhibited by SUPPRESSOR OF CYTOKINE SIGNALING PROTEINS and
PROTEIN INHIBITORS OF ACTIVATED STAT.