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B-Cell Lymphoma-6 Protein
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Definition: B-Cell Lymphoma 6 Protein is a zinc finger transcription factor containing an N-terminal POZ domain. It acts as a sequence-specific repressor of transcription and its activity is dependent upon DNA-binding and on the N-terminal region containing the POZ motif. This protein can interact with a variety of POZ-containing proteins that function as transcription corepressors. Target genes have roles in B-cell activation, B-cell differentiation, inflammation, and cell cycle control. Expression of BCL6 in some B-cells early in the antigen response may skew them toward a germinal center fate, away from a plasma cell fate. The BCL6 gene is found to be frequently translocated and hypermutated in diffuse large-cell lymphoma (DLCL), and may be involved in the pathogenesis of DLCL. (from OMIM, LocusLink and NCI)

Synonyms: B-Cell Lymphoma 6 Protein, B-cell CLL/Lymphoma-6, BCL5, BCL6, BCL6 Protein, Cys-His2 Zinc Finger Transcription Factor, LAZ-3 Protein, LAZ3, Lymphoma-Associated Zinc Finger Gene on Chromosome 3, ZNF51, Zinc Finger Protein 51

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