NCIt synonyms : XBP-1; Tax-Responsive Element-Binding Protein 5; XBP1;
NCIt definition : X-box binding protein 1 (261 aa, 29 kDa) is encoded by the human XBP1 gene. This
protein is a bZIP transcription factor that is involved in both the transcription
of major histocompatibilty complex class II genes and the response to unfolded proteins
and viral infection.;
NCIt note : X-box binding protein 1 binds DNA preferably to the CRE-like element 5'-GATGACGTG[TG]N(3)[AT]T-3.
(SwissProt);