RAR-Related Orphan Receptor C (RORC) ELISA Kit for Human

The protein encoded by this gene is a DNA-binding transcription factor and is a member of the NR1 subfamily of nuclear hormone receptors. The specific functions of this protein are not known; however, studies of a similar gene in mice have shown that this gene may be essential for lymphoid organogenesis and may play an important regulatory role in thymopoiesis. In addition, studies in mice suggest that the protein encoded by this gene may inhibit the expression of Fas ligand and IL2. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

RORC: Possible nuclear receptor for hydroxycholesterols, the binding of which strongly promotes coactivators recruitment. Essential for thymopoiesis and the development of several secondary lymphoid tissues, including lymph nodes. Involved in lineage specification of uncommitted CD4(+) T-helper cells into Th17 cells. Regulate the expression of several components of the circadian clock. Belongs to the nuclear hormone receptor family. NR1 subfamily. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: DNA-binding; Transcription factor; Nuclear receptor

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1q21

Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; nucleus

Molecular Function: protein binding; ligand-dependent nuclear receptor activity; DNA binding; zinc ion binding; sequence-specific DNA binding; oxysterol binding; steroid hormone receptor activity; transcription factor activity

Biological Process: Peyer's patch development; transcription initiation from RNA polymerase II promoter; intracellular receptor-mediated signaling pathway; T-helper cell differentiation; regulation of fat cell differentiation; positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; T cell differentiation in the thymus; positive regulation of circadian rhythm; regulation of gamma-delta T cell differentiation; lymph node development; protein amino acid phosphorylation; xenobiotic metabolic process; regulation of steroid metabolic process; gene expression; steroid hormone mediated signaling; circadian regulation of gene expression