CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein delta is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CEBPD gene. [5] [6]
The protein encoded by this intronless gene is a bZIP transcription factor which can bind as a homodimer to certain DNA regulatory regions. It can also form heterodimers with the related protein CEBP-alpha. The encoded protein is important in the regulation of genes involved in immune and inflammatory responses, and may be involved in the regulation of genes associated with activation and/or differentiation of macrophages. [7]
CEBPD is involved in regulation of apoptosis and cell proliferation. It probably acts as tumor suppressor. [8]
One study in mice showed that CEBPD prevents development of tubular injury and tubulointerstitial fibrogenesis during the progression of chronic obstructive nephropathy. [9]
Function of CEBPD gene can be effectively examined by siRNA knockdown based on an independent validation. [10]
CEBPD has been shown to interact with Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3. [11]
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