ZNF699

Zinc-finger nucleases (ZFNs) are artificial restriction enzymes generated by fusing a zinc finger DNA-binding domain to a DNA-cleavage domain. Zinc finger domains can be engineered to target specific desired DNA sequences and this enables zinc-finger nucleases to target unique sequences within complex genomes. By taking advantage of endogenous DNA repair machinery, these reagents can be used to precisely alter the genomes of higher organisms. Alongside CRISPR/Cas9 and TALEN, ZFN is a prominent tool in the field of genome editing.

Full Name

zinc finger protein 699

Function

May be involved in transcriptional regulation.

Biological Process

Biological Process regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II Source:GO_Central1 Publication

Cellular Location

Nucleus

Involvement in disease

DEGCAGS syndrome (DEGCAGS):
An autosomal recessive neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by global developmental delay, coarse facial features, and abnormalities of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and skeletal system. Other common features included anemia or pancytopenia, immunodeficiency and recurrent infections, and sensorineural hearing impairment. Death in childhood may occur.