Fused in sarcoma transcription factor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004730",
  "term": "Fused in sarcoma transcription factor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A protein involved in gene regulation, RNA processing, and DNA repair within cells. This factor, often abbreviated as FUS, binds to specific nucleic acid sequences to influence gene expression. Mutations or abnormal aggregation of FUS are associated with certain neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.",
  "synonyms": [
    "FUS transcription factor"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "neurodegenerative disease"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 869 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fused-in-sarcoma-transcription-factor/"
}