Entrez Summary: This gene encodes a member of the SWI/SNF family of proteins. The encoded protein is an ATPase which is expressed in diverse tissues and contributes to the chromatin remodeling complex that is involved in transcription. The protein may also play a role in DNA damage, growth inhibition and apoptosis of cancer cells. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2013].
UniProt Summary: Energy-transducing component of NURF (nucleosome- remodeling factor) and CERF (CECR2-containing-remodeling factor) complexes. Both complexes facilitate the perturbation of chromatin structure in an ATP-dependent manner. Potentiates neurite outgrowth. May be involved in brain development by regulating En-1 and En-2 expression. May be involved in the development of luteal cells. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:14609955, ECO:0000269|PubMed:15310751, ECO:0000269|PubMed:15640247, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16740656}.
Pfam DomainsGO Terms
Pfam Domains
HDA2-3
HAND
ResIII
DEAD
SNF2 N
SLIDE
Helicase C
GO Terms
CERF complex
nucleosome-dependent ATPase activity
NURF complex
annealing helicase activity
DNA strand renaturation
nucleosome positioning
nucleosome binding
helicase activity
DNA-dependent ATPase activity
ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling
DNA geometric change
chromatin assembly
chromatin assembly or disassembly
nucleosome organization
chromatin remodeling
DNA packaging
protein-DNA complex subunit organization
DNA conformation change
transcription factor binding
intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
chromatin organization
brain development
DNA metabolic process
head development
central nervous system development
neuron differentiation
chromosome organization
positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
DNA binding
ATP binding
generation of neurons
positive regulation of transcription, DNA-templated