FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as TE2IP_HUMAN, TERF2IP, DRIP5, RAP1. Acts both as a regulator of telomere function and as a transcription regulator. Involved in the regulation of telomere length and protection as a component of the shelterin complex (telosome). In contrast to other components of the shelterin complex, it is dispensible for telomere capping and does not participate in the protection of telomeres against non-homologous end-joining (NHEJ)-mediated repair. Instead, it is required to negatively regulate telomere recombination and is essential for repressing homology-directed repair (HDR), which can affect telomere length. Does not bind DNA directly: recruited to telomeric double-stranded 5'-TTAGGG-3' repeats via its interaction with TERF2. Independently of its function in telomeres, also acts as a transcription regulator: recruited to extratelomeric 5'-TTAGGG-3' sites via its association with TERF2 or other factors, and regulates gene expression. When cytoplasmic, associates with the I-kappa-B-kinase (IKK) complex and acts as a regulator of the NF-kappa-B signaling by promoting IKK-mediated phosphorylation of RELA/p65, leading to activate expression of NF-kappa-B target genes. Associates with the I-kappa-B-kinase (IKK) core complex, composed of CHUK, IKBKB and IKBKG (By similarity). Homodimer. Component of the shelterin complex (telosome) composed of TERF1, TERF2, TINF2, TERF2IP ACD and POT1. Interacts with TERF2; the interaction is direct. Does not interact with TERF1. Interacts with SLX4/BTBD12.

EXTERNAL LINKS

TERF2IP

Telomeric repeat-binding factor 2-interacting protein 1

TERF2IP

Molecular Synopsis