Fungal Genome Collection
University of Nebraska Lincoln
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UniProt_SwissProt BLAST: Single locus
Species:
Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C
Locus:
YGR067C
Length:
804
Number of sequences:
5887
Description:
YGR067C YGR067C SGDID:S000003299, Chr VII from 624786-622372, Genome Release 64-1-1, reverse complement, Uncharacterized ORF, "Putative protein of unknown function; contains a zinc finger motif similar to that of Adr1p"
rec.SubjectHit LengthDescriptionAlign.LenE valueBit score% ident.  % pos.GO associations
271Q64HY5    480   SP8_CHICK Transcription factor Sp8 OS=Gallus ...470.021     42     43     53GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0030326; P:embryonic limb morphogenesis; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
272Q147U1    533   ZN846_HUMAN Zinc finger protein 846 OS=Homo s...540.021     42     39     54GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
273Q9HCK0    441   ZBT26_HUMAN Zinc finger and BTB domain-contai...570.021     42     33     53GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
274Q0VCB0    509   ZN350_BOVIN Zinc finger protein 350 OS=Bos ta...540.021     42     35     54GO:0016363; C:nuclear matrix; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
275Q60980    344   KLF3_MOUSE Krueppel-like factor 3 OS=Mus musc...460.022     41.6     41     57GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
276P33748    704   MSN2_YEAST Zinc finger protein MSN2 OS=Saccha...260.023     42     54     73GO:0005829; C:cytosol; IDA:SGD.::GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IDA:SGD.
GO:0000987; F:core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding; IDA:SGD.::GO:0005515; F:protein binding; IPI:UniProtKB.::GO:0000982; F:RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity; IMP:SGD.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0071406; P:cellular response to methylmercury; IMP:SGD.::GO:0006338; P:chromatin remodeling; IGI:SGD.::GO:0061401; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to a hypotonic environment; IGI:SGD.::GO:0061402; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to acidity; IMP:SGD.::GO:0061422; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to alkalinity; IGI:SGD.::GO:0061412; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to amino acid starvation; IGI:SGD.::GO:0061395; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to arsenic-containing substance; IGI:SGD.::GO:0061410; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to ethanol; IGI:SGD.::GO:0061409; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to freezing; IGI:SGD.::GO:0061406; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to glucose starvation; IGI:SGD.::GO:0061408; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to heat stress; IMP:SGD.::GO:0061407; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to hydrogen peroxide; IMP:SGD.::GO:0061405; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to hydrostatic pressure; IGI:SGD.::GO:0061404; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to increased salt; IGI:SGD.::GO:0061403; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to nitrosative stress; IGI:SGD.::GO:0097236; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to zinc ion starvation; IGI:SGD.::GO:0001302; P:replicative cell aging; IGI:SGD.
277Q13887    457   KLF5_HUMAN Krueppel-like factor 5 OS=Homo sap...530.023     41.6     38     55GO:0005794; C:Golgi apparatus; IDA:HPA.::GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IDA:HPA.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006366; P:transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; TAS:ProtInc.
278Q5XGT8    500   SP8_XENLA Transcription factor Sp8 OS=Xenopus...470.023     41.6     43     53GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
279A1YG60    578   ZN192_PANPA Zinc finger protein 192 OS=Pan pa...400.023     42     45     60GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0003700; F:sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity; IEA:InterPro.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0016032; P:viral reproduction; IEA:InterPro.
280A2T736    578   ZN192_PANTR Zinc finger protein 192 OS=Pan tr...400.023     42     45     60
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0003700; F:sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity; IEA:InterPro.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0016032; P:viral reproduction; IEA:InterPro.
281Q15776    578   ZN192_HUMAN Zinc finger protein 192 OS=Homo s...400.023     42     45     60GO:0005737; C:cytoplasm; IDA:HPA.::GO:0005730; C:nucleolus; IDA:HPA.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0003700; F:sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity; IEA:InterPro.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0016032; P:viral reproduction; IEA:InterPro.
282Q86W11    494   ZSC30_HUMAN Zinc finger and SCAN domain-conta...520.023     41.6     40     54GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0003700; F:sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity; IEA:InterPro.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0016032; P:viral reproduction; IEA:InterPro.
283P14404    1042   EVI1_MOUSE MDS1 and EVI1 complex locus protei...530.024     42     38     55GO:0016607; C:nuclear speck; ISS:UniProtKB.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IDA:UniProtKB.::GO:0042803; F:protein homodimerization activity; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0003700; F:sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity; IDA:UniProtKB.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006915; P:apoptotic process; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0030154; P:cell differentiation; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0035115; P:embryonic forelimb morphogenesis; IMP:MGI.::GO:0035116; P:embryonic hindlimb morphogenesis; IMP:MGI.::GO:0030900; P:forebrain development; IMP:MGI.::GO:0071425; P:hemopoietic stem cell proliferation; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:0001701; P:in utero embryonic development; IMP:MGI.::GO:0006954; P:inflammatory response; IMP:MGI.::GO:0046329; P:negative regulation of JNK cascade; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0043069; P:negative regulation of programmed cell death; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0045892; P:negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IDA:UniProtKB.::GO:0001780; P:neutrophil homeostasis; IMP:MGI.::GO:0060039; P:pericardium development; IMP:MGI.::GO:0045944; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; IDA:MGI.::GO:0009791; P:post-embryonic development; IMP:MGI.::GO:0051726; P:regulation of cell cycle; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0042127; P:regulation of cell proliferation; IMP:MGI.::GO:0009617; P:response to bacterium; IMP:MGI.::GO:0009605; P:response to external stimulus; IMP:MGI.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
284Q5R5Y7    470   ZN436_PONAB Zinc finger protein 436 OS=Pongo ...530.024     41.6     36     53GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
285Q9C0F3    470   ZN436_HUMAN Zinc finger protein 436 OS=Homo s...530.024     41.6     36     53GO:0005737; C:cytoplasm; IDA:HPA.::GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IDA:HPA.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
286Q7Z7K2    595   ZN467_HUMAN Zinc finger protein 467 OS=Homo s...540.024     42     37     56GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
287Q8VI67    428   SP7_MOUSE Transcription factor Sp7 OS=Mus mus...670.024     41.6     37     49GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IDA:MGI.
GO:0017151; F:DEAD/H-box RNA helicase binding; IPI:BHF-UCL.::GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IDA:MGI.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0001649; P:osteoblast differentiation; IMP:MGI.::GO:0006357; P:regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; IDA:MGI.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
288Q9UJQ4    1053   SALL4_HUMAN Sal-like protein 4 OS=Homo sapien...360.024     42     44     67GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
289Q8BLM0    355   KLF8_MOUSE Krueppel-like factor 8 OS=Mus musc...530.026     41.2     40     51GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
290P57682    345   KLF3_HUMAN Krueppel-like factor 3 OS=Homo sap...460.026     41.2     41     57GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0003700; F:sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity; NAS:ProtInc.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0007275; P:multicellular organismal development; TAS:ProtInc.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
291Q3UH06    1700   RREB1_MOUSE Ras-responsive element-binding pr...560.026     42     32     54GO:0016607; C:nuclear speck; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
292Q2M3X9    581   ZN674_HUMAN Zinc finger protein 674 OS=Homo s...500.026     41.6     40     52GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
293Q9BS34    389   ZN670_HUMAN Zinc finger protein 670 OS=Homo s...540.027     41.2     41     54GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
294Q9VI93    946   RN_DROME Zinc finger protein rotund OS=Drosop...600.028     41.6     37     57GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IDA:FlyBase.
GO:0003676; F:nucleic acid binding; IEA:InterPro.::GO:0003705; F:RNA polymerase II distal enhancer sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity; IDA:FlyBase.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0048749; P:compound eye development; IMP:FlyBase.::GO:0007480; P:imaginal disc-derived leg morphogenesis; IMP:FlyBase.::GO:0000122; P:negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; IMP:FlyBase.
295B7ZSG3    414   WT1A_XENLA Wilms tumor protein homolog A OS=X...560.029     41.2     36     57GO:0005737; C:cytoplasm; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.::GO:0016607; C:nuclear speck; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0003723; F:RNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0072013; P:glomus development; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:1900207; P:negative regulation of pronephric nephron tubule development; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:0000122; P:negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:0030178; P:negative regulation of Wnt receptor signaling pathway; IGI:UniProtKB.::GO:0039004; P:specification of pronephric proximal tubule identity; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0016055; P:Wnt receptor signaling pathway; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
296Q8N2R0    312   OSR2_HUMAN Protein odd-skipped-related 2 OS=H...550.029     41.2     36     51GO:0005634; C:nucleus; ISS:UniProtKB.
GO:0043565; F:sequence-specific DNA binding; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0060349; P:bone morphogenesis; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0002062; P:chondrocyte differentiation; ISS:BHF-UCL.::GO:0042733; P:embryonic digit morphogenesis; ISS:BHF-UCL.::GO:0035115; P:embryonic forelimb morphogenesis; ISS:BHF-UCL.::GO:0035116; P:embryonic hindlimb morphogenesis; ISS:BHF-UCL.::GO:0036023; P:embryonic skeletal limb joint morphogenesis; ISS:BHF-UCL.::GO:0061029; P:eyelid development in camera-type eye; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0060322; P:head development; ISS:BHF-UCL.::GO:0001823; P:mesonephros development; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0001656; P:metanephros development; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0042474; P:middle ear morphogenesis; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0000122; P:negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; ISS:BHF-UCL.::GO:0042476; P:odontogenesis; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0033687; P:osteoblast proliferation; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0060021; P:palate development; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0030501; P:positive regulation of bone mineralization; ISS:BHF-UCL.::GO:0050679; P:positive regulation of epithelial cell proliferation; ISS:UniProtKB.::GO:0045944; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; ISS:BHF-UCL.
297Q8BX22    1067   SALL4_MOUSE Sal-like protein 4 OS=Mus musculu...360.029     41.6     44     67GO:0000792; C:heterochromatin; IDA:MGI.::GO:0005667; C:transcription factor complex; IC:MGI.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0005515; F:protein binding; IPI:MGI.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0030326; P:embryonic limb morphogenesis; IMP:MGI.::GO:0001833; P:inner cell mass cell proliferation; IMP:MGI.::GO:0000122; P:negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; IGI:MGI.::GO:0001843; P:neural tube closure; IMP:MGI.::GO:0045944; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; IDA:MGI.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0003281; P:ventricular septum development; IMP:MGI.
298O14771    459   ZN213_HUMAN Zinc finger protein 213 OS=Homo s...650.03     41.2     35     46GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0003700; F:sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity; IEA:InterPro.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0016032; P:viral reproduction; IEA:InterPro.
299P24399    201   ZN239_MOUSE Zinc finger protein 239 OS=Mus mu...560.03     40.4     34     48GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
300Q91ZD1    312   OSR2_MOUSE Protein odd-skipped-related 2 OS=M...550.03     40.8     36     51GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IDA:UniProtKB.
GO:0043565; F:sequence-specific DNA binding; IDA:UniProtKB.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0060349; P:bone morphogenesis; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:0002062; P:chondrocyte differentiation; IGI:BHF-UCL.::GO:0042733; P:embryonic digit morphogenesis; IGI:BHF-UCL.::GO:0035115; P:embryonic forelimb morphogenesis; IEP:UniProtKB.::GO:0035116; P:embryonic hindlimb morphogenesis; IEP:UniProtKB.::GO:0036023; P:embryonic skeletal limb joint morphogenesis; IGI:BHF-UCL.::GO:0061029; P:eyelid development in camera-type eye; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:0060322; P:head development; IMP:BHF-UCL.::GO:0001823; P:mesonephros development; IEP:UniProtKB.::GO:0001656; P:metanephros development; IEP:UniProtKB.::GO:0042474; P:middle ear morphogenesis; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:0000122; P:negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; IGI:BHF-UCL.::GO:0042476; P:odontogenesis; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:0033687; P:osteoblast proliferation; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:0060021; P:palate development; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:0030501; P:positive regulation of bone mineralization; IGI:BHF-UCL.::GO:0050679; P:positive regulation of epithelial cell proliferation; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:2000543; P:positive regulation of gastrulation; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:0045944; P:positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; IGI:BHF-UCL.::GO:0045893; P:positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IMP:UniProtKB.::GO:0048793; P:pronephros development; IMP:UniProtKB.
301Q8BPP0    452   ZN436_MOUSE Zinc finger protein 436 OS=Mus mu...530.031     41.2     36     53GO:0005634; C:nucleus; IEA:UniProtKB-SubCell.
GO:0003677; F:DNA binding; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0008270; F:zinc ion binding; IEA:InterPro.
GO:0006355; P:regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.::GO:0006351; P:transcription, DNA-dependent; IEA:UniProtKB-KW.
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