We've got 12 definitions for CREB »
What does CREB stand for?
What does CREB mean? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: CREB.
Filter by:
Sort by:PopularityAlphabeticallyCategory
Term | Definition | Rating |
---|---|---|
CREB | cAMP Response Element Binding Protein | |
CREB | Cyclic-AMP Response Element Binding | |
CREB | Champion Parts, Inc. | |
CREB | Cairns Regional Electricity Board | |
CREB | Cyclicamp Response Element Binding | |
CREB | CAMP Response Element Binding | |
CREB | Clinical Research Ethics Board | |
CREB | CERN Reports Editorial Board | |
CREB | Calgary Real Estate Board | |
CREB | Center for Research in Extreme Batteries | |
CREB | Center for Research on Extreme Batteries | |
CREB | Centre for Research in Economics and Business |
What does CREB mean?
- CREB
- CREB-TF (CREB, cAMP response element-binding protein) is a cellular transcription factor. It binds to certain DNA sequences called cAMP response elements (CRE), thereby increasing or decreasing the transcription of the genes. CREB was first described in 1987 as a cAMP-responsive transcription factor regulating the somatostatin gene.Genes whose transcription is regulated by CREB include: c-fos, BDNF, tyrosine hydroxylase, numerous neuropeptides (such as somatostatin, enkephalin, VGF, corticotropin-releasing hormone), and genes involved in the mammalian circadian clock (PER1, PER2).CREB is closely related in structure and function to CREM (cAMP response element modulator) and ATF-1 (activating transcription factor-1) proteins. CREB proteins are expressed in many animals, including humans. CREB has a well-documented role in neuronal plasticity and long-term memory formation in the brain and has been shown to be integral in the formation of spatial memory. CREB downregulation is implicated in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease and increasing the expression of CREB is being considered as a possible therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease. CREB also has a role in photoentrainment in mammals.
Still can't find the acronym definition you were looking for? Use our Power Search technology to look for more unique definitions from across the web!
Citation
Use the citation options below to add these abbreviations to your bibliography.
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"CREB." Abbreviations.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 31 May 2024. <https://www.abbreviations.com/CREB>.
Discuss these CREB abbreviations with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In