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Retinoic Acid Receptor beta

Domain

Composed of three domains: a modulating N-terminal domain, a DNA-binding domain and a C-terminal ligand-binding domain.

The DNA-binding nuclear receptor domain and the NR LBD domain are required for binding of the RARB/RXRA heterodimer to both DR1 and DR5 DNA elements.

Function

Receptor for retinoic acid. Retinoic acid receptors bind as heterodimers to their target response elements in response to their ligands, all-trans or 9-cis retinoic acid, and regulate gene expression in various biological processes. The RAR/RXR heterodimers bind to the retinoic acid response elements (RARE) composed of tandem 5'-AGGTCA-3' sites known as DR1-DR5. In the absence of ligand, acts mainly as an activator of gene expression due to weak binding to corepressors (By similarity). The RXRA/RARB heterodimer can act as a repressor on the DR1 element and as an activator on the DR5 element (By similarity). In concert with RARG, required for skeletal growth, matrix homeostasis and growth plate function (PubMed:19389355).

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the nuclear hormone receptor family. NR1 subfamily.

Cellular localization

  • Nucleus
  • Cytoplasm

Alternative names

Nr1b2, Retinoic acid receptor beta, RAR-beta, Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group B member 2

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Epigenetics

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