Term Name:	transcription factor AP-1 complex
Synonyms:	Activating protein 1 complex, AP-1 complex, AP1 complex, transcription factor AP1 complex
Definition:	A heterodimeric transcription factor complex composed of proteins from the c-Fos, c-Jun, activating transcription factor (ATF) or JDP families. The subunits contain a basic leucine zipper (bZIP) domain that is essential for dimerization and DNA binding. Jun-Fos heterodimers bind preferentially to a heptamer consensus sequence (TPA responsive element (TRE)), whereas Jun-ATF dimers bind the cyclic AMP responsive element (CRE) to regulate transcription of target genes.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0035976]    QuickGO    AmiGO