Description
Supplementary information
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Biological function summary
C-Jun impacts cellular activities by being a significant part of the AP-1 transcription factor complex interacting with other proteins such as Fos. This interaction allows c-Jun to modulate gene expression in response to cellular stimuli. In particular c-Jun influences cell cycle progression and differentiation. Therefore its activity is necessary for physiological and pathological processes. As c-jun's function remains tightly regulated any changes can have wide-ranging effects.
Pathways
C-Jun significantly influences the MAPK/ERK and JNK pathways. These pathways play important roles in cellular responses to stress growth factors and cytokines. Within these pathways c-Jun interacts with proteins such as JNK which phosphorylates c-Jun and enhances its activity. These interactions allow c-Jun to regulate target genes involved in important cellular processes without much delay. Understanding c-Jun's function in these pathways helps elucidate how cells control division survival and apoptosis.