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Sp7

Domain

The 9aaTAD motif is a transactivation domain present in a large number of yeast and animal transcription factors.

Function

Transcriptional activator essential for osteoblast differentiation (PubMed:11792318, PubMed:17510056, PubMed:30026585). Binds to SP1 and EKLF consensus sequences and to other G/C-rich sequences (PubMed:11792318, PubMed:17510056).

Post-translational modifications

Propionylated (PubMed:30026585). Depropionylation at Lys-368 by SIRT7 activates transcription factor activity and positively regulates bone formation by osteoblasts (PubMed:30026585).

Ubiquitination at leads to proteasomal degradation. SP7 is a short-live protein with an endogenous half-life of approximately 12 hours (By similarity).

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the Sp1 C2H2-type zinc-finger protein family.

Tissue Specificity

Osteoblast/chondrocyte specific.

Cellular localization

Alternative names

Osx, Sp7, Transcription factor Sp7, C22, Zinc finger protein osterix

swissprot:Q8VI67 entrezGene:170574