This gene encodes a member of the Ikaros family of zinc-finger proteins. Three members of this protein family (Ikaros, Aiolos and Helios) are hematopoietic-specific transcription factors involved in the regulation of lymphocyte development. This gene product is a transcription factor that is important in the regulation of B lymphocyte proliferation and differentiation. Both Ikaros and Aiolos can participate in chromatin remodeling. Regulation of gene expression in B lymphocytes by Aiolos is complex as it appears to require the sequential formation of Ikaros homodimers, Ikaros/Aiolos heterodimers, and Aiolos homodimers. At least six alternative transcripts encoding different isoforms have been described.[3]
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Caballero R, Setien F, Lopez-Serra L, Boix-Chornet M, Fraga MF, Ropero S, Megias D, Alaminos M, Sanchez-Tapia EM, Montoya MC, Esteller M, Gonzalez-Sarmiento R, Ballestar E (August 2007). "Combinatorial effects of splice variants modulate function of Aiolos". Journal of Cell Science. 120 (Pt 15): 2619–30. doi:10.1242/jcs.007344. PMID17646674.