Protein SSXT is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SS18 gene. [5] [6] [7]
SS18 is a member of the human SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex. [8] [9] [10]
SS18 is involved in a chromosomal translocation commonly found in synovial sarcoma. [11]
SS18 has been shown to interact with:
A synovial sarcoma is a rare form of cancer which occurs primarily in the extremities of the arms or legs, often in proximity to joint capsules and tendon sheaths. It is a type of soft-tissue sarcoma.
In molecular biology, SWI/SNF, is a subfamily of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complexes, which is found in eukaryotes. In other words, it is a group of proteins that associate to remodel the way DNA is packaged. This complex is composed of several proteins – products of the SWI and SNF genes, as well as other polypeptides. It possesses a DNA-stimulated ATPase activity that can destabilize histone-DNA interactions in reconstituted nucleosomes in an ATP-dependent manner, though the exact nature of this structural change is unknown. The SWI/SNF subfamily provides crucial nucleosome rearrangement, which is seen as ejection and/or sliding. The movement of nucleosomes provides easier access to the chromatin, allowing genes to be activated or repressed.
Zinc finger and BTB domain-containing protein 16 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ZBTB16 gene.
Friend leukemia integration 1 transcription factor (FLI1), also known as transcription factor ERGB, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FLI1 gene, which is a proto-oncogene.
SWI/SNF-related matrix-associated actin-dependent regulator of chromatin subfamily B member 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMARCB1 gene.
RNA-binding protein EWS is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EWSR1 gene on human chromosome 22, specifically 22q12.2. It is one of 3 proteins in the FET protein family.
Protein CBFA2T1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the RUNX1T1 gene.
Probable global transcription activator SNF2L2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMARCA2 gene.
ERG is an oncogene. ERG is a member of the ETS family of transcription factors. The ERG gene encodes for a protein, also called ERG, that functions as a transcriptional regulator. Genes in the ETS family regulate embryonic development, cell proliferation, differentiation, angiogenesis, inflammation, and apoptosis.
Protein SSX2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SSX2 gene.
AT-rich interactive domain-containing protein 1B is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ARID1B gene. ARID1B is a component of the human SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex.
RNA-binding protein 14 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the RBM14 gene.
Protein SSX1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SSX1 gene.
Protein SSX4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SSX4 gene.
Protein AF-10 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MLLT10 gene.
Protein ENL is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MLLT1 gene.
SS18-like protein 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SS18L1 gene.
Protein SSX5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SSX5 gene.
Synovial sarcoma, X breakpoint (SSX) refers to a group of genes rearranged in synovial sarcoma.
Biphenotypic sinonasal sarcoma is a newly recognized, very rare, low-grade malignant tumor of the nasal cavity, which was formerly probably included in fibrosarcoma and synovial sarcoma cases. It was incorporated into the fourth edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumours, published in 2017.