KLF8

This gene encodes a protein which is a member of the Sp/KLF family of transcription factors. Members of this family contain a C-terminal DNA-binding domain with three Kruppel-like zinc fingers. The encoded protein is thought to play an important role in the regulation of epithelial to mesenchymal transition, a process which occurs normally during development but also during metastasis. A pseudogene has been identified on chromosome 16. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq]

Full Name

Kruppel-like factor 8

Function

Transcriptional repressor and activator. Binds to CACCC-boxes promoter elements. Also binds the GT-box of cyclin D1 promoter and mediates cell cycle progression at G(1) phase as a downstream target of focal adhesion kinase (FAK).

Biological Process

Negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase IIManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIMP:NTNU_SB
Regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase IIManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIBA:GO_Central

Cellular Location

Nucleus

PTM

Sumoylation at Lys-67 represses transcriptional activity and reduces cell cycle progression into the G(1) phase. Has no effect on subcellular location.