Transcription factor AP-1

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In biochemistry, a Transcription factor AP-1 is heterodimer formed from |C-jun and C-Fos. AP-1 bonds with DNA via a leucine zipper. AP-1's function in DNA is promoting cell proliferation.

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http://medweb.bham.ac.uk/bmedsci/bms2/chime/ap1/ap1.html - a 3d rendering of AP-1.