POU2F2
Function
Transcription factor that specifically binds to the octamer motif (5'-ATTTGCAT-3') (PubMed:2904654, PubMed:7859290). Regulates IL6 expression in B cells with POU2AF1 (By similarity). Regulates transcription in a number of tissues in addition to activating immunoglobulin gene expression (PubMed:2901913, PubMed:2904654). Modulates transcription transactivation by NR3C1, AR and PGR (PubMed:10480874).
Isoform 5
Activates the U2 small nuclear RNA (snRNA) promoter.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the POU transcription factor family. Class-2 subfamily.
Tissue Specificity
Isoform 3 is B-cell specific. Isoform 5 is expressed in B-cells and the immunoglobulin-expressing T-cell line MOLT-4, but not in the T-cell line BW5147.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
Alternative names
OCT2, OTF2, POU2F2, Lymphoid-restricted immunoglobulin octamer-binding protein NF-A2, Octamer-binding protein 2, Octamer-binding transcription factor 2, Oct-2, OTF-2