Herpes simplex virus protein vmw65
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Vmw65, also known as VP16 or α-TIF (Trans Inducing Factor)[2] is a trans-acting protein that forms a complex with the host transcription factors Oct-1 and HCF to induce immediate early gene transcription in the herpes simplex viruses.[3][4]
Quick Facts Alpha trans-inducing protein (Alpha-TIF), Identifiers ...
Alpha trans-inducing protein (Alpha-TIF) | |||||||||||
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Symbol | Alpha_TIF | ||||||||||
Pfam | PF02232 | ||||||||||
InterPro | IPR003174 | ||||||||||
SMART | SM00814 | ||||||||||
SCOP2 | 16vp / SCOPe / SUPFAM | ||||||||||
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VP16 is a strong transactivator[5] and is often used in Y2H systems as the activation domain of the system.[6]