NCIt definition : Protein ENL (559 aa, 62 kDa) is encoded by the human MLLT1 gene. This protein is
involved in transcription.;
NCIt note : ENL Protein is similar to MLLT3/AF9 (Human), TFG3/ANC1 (Yeast), and trithorax (Drosophila),
contains nuclear targeting sequences, serine- and proline-rich regions, and stretches
abundant in basic amino acids, and appears capable of transcriptional transactivation
in lymphoid and myeloid cells. The C-terminal 90-aa of MLLT1 are required for activation
of transcription. A common acute leukemia chromosomal translocation t(11;19)(q23;p13.3)
involves MLL/HRX and MLLT1 that results in a rogue chimeric activator protein containing
the MLL N-terminal AT-hook motifs.;