STAT1

UniProt ID: P42224
Organism: Homo sapiens
Review Status: COMPLETE
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Gene Description

STAT1 is a latent cytoplasmic transcription factor that serves as a central mediator of cytokine signaling, particularly interferon responses. Upon cytokine stimulation, STAT1 becomes phosphorylated on Y701 by JAK kinases, forms homodimers or heterodimers (e.g., with STAT2), and translocates to the nucleus where it binds specific DNA elements to regulate gene expression. STAT1 is essential for antiviral and antimicrobial immunity, mediating both type I (IFN-α/β, forming ISGF3 complex) and type II (IFN-γ, forming GAF complex) interferon responses. Knockout studies demonstrate STAT1's non-redundant role in host defense against viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

Existing Annotations Review

GO Term Evidence Action Reason
GO:0000978 RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT1 binds to specific DNA regulatory elements including GAS (gamma-activated sites) and ISRE sequences in gene promoters. This IBA annotation accurately reflects STAT1's well-established function as a sequence-specific transcription factor.
Reason: IBA annotations represent high-quality phylogenetically-inferred annotations that have undergone extensive review. STAT1's sequence-specific DNA binding to cis-regulatory regions is a core molecular function well-supported by structural and biochemical evidence.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9630226
The crystal structure of the DNA complex of a STAT-1 homodimer has been determined at 2.9 A resolution. STAT-1 utilizes a DNA-binding domain with an immunoglobulin fold, similar to that of NFkappaB and the p53 tumor suppressor protein
GO:0000981 DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: This is STAT1's core molecular function. STAT1 is a bona fide transcription factor that activates RNA polymerase II-mediated transcription of interferon-stimulated genes and other cytokine-responsive genes. IBA annotation is well-supported.
Reason: This represents STAT1's primary molecular function as established by decades of research. STAT1 directly regulates over 300 interferon-stimulated genes through RNA polymerase II-mediated transcription. IBA evidence reflects phylogenetic conservation of this core function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/STAT1/STAT1-deep-research.md
STAT1 regulates a vast network of target genes, with over 300 interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) identified through experimental validation
GO:0003677 DNA binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: While STAT1 does bind DNA, this term is overly general. STAT1's DNA binding is sequence-specific and is better captured by more specific terms like GO:0000981 or GO:0043565.
Reason: Generic DNA binding (GO:0003677) provides insufficient functional specificity for a well-characterized transcription factor like STAT1. The more specific terms 'RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding' and 'DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific' better capture STAT1's functional specificity.
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
IEA
GO_REF:0000002
ACCEPT
Summary: This is a core function of STAT1 as a transcription factor. However, the more specific term GO:0000981 (DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific) is more informative.
Reason: While GO:0000981 is more specific and preferred, this broader term still accurately describes STAT1's transcriptional function. Both terms can coexist as they represent different levels of annotation granularity, with the specific term providing more mechanistic detail.
GO:0000981 DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: Duplicate of the same term with IBA evidence. This IEA annotation supports the same core function but is redundant with higher-quality IBA annotation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11238845
Vaccinia virus blocks gamma interferon signal transduction: ...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: PMID:11238845 shows STAT1 interaction with vaccinia virus VH1 phosphatase. While STAT1 does bind proteins, this generic term provides limited functional insight. STAT1's critical protein interactions (homodimerization, JAK binding, coactivator binding) are better captured by more specific terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11238845
Vaccinia virus blocks gamma interferon signal transduction: viral VH1 phosphatase reverses Stat1 activation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:12070153
Identification of both positive and negative domains within ...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Study shows STAT1 binding to EGFR domains. Generic protein binding term lacks specificity about STAT1's functional protein interactions.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12070153
2002 Jun 17. Identification of both positive and negative domains within the epidermal growth factor receptor COOH-terminal region for signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) activation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:12788789
STAT-1 and c-Fos interaction in nitric oxide synthase-2 gene...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Study demonstrates STAT1 interaction with c-Fos in NOS2 gene regulation. While this shows functional protein interaction, the generic term is less informative than specific binding terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12788789
STAT-1 and c-Fos interaction in nitric oxide synthase-2 gene activation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15780933
Structural bases of unphosphorylated STAT1 association and r...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Paper describes structural basis of STAT1 receptor binding interactions. Generic protein binding term lacks functional specificity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15780933
Structural bases of unphosphorylated STAT1 association and receptor binding.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15825084
Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon signaling...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Shows HCV core protein degrading STAT1 to suppress interferon signaling. Generic term doesn't capture the functional significance of this pathogen-host interaction.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15825084
Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon signaling by degrading STAT1.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16189514
Towards a proteome-scale map of the human protein-protein in...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Large-scale proteome interaction mapping study. While it may identify STAT1 interactions, the generic protein binding term provides minimal functional insight.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16189514
Towards a proteome-scale map of the human protein-protein interaction network.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16273093
A quantitative protein interaction network for the ErbB rece...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: ErbB receptor protein microarray study. Mass interaction data lacks specific functional context for STAT1.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16273093
A quantitative protein interaction network for the ErbB receptors using protein microarrays.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16940534
Hepatitis C virus core protein blocks interferon signaling b...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: HCV core protein blocking STAT1 SH2 domain interactions. While functionally relevant, generic protein binding doesn't capture the mechanistic detail.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16940534
Hepatitis C virus core protein blocks interferon signaling by interaction with the STAT1 SH2 domain.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17275127
HCV NS5A inhibits interferon-alpha signaling through suppres...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: HCV NS5A suppressing STAT1 phosphorylation. Generic protein binding term lacks functional specificity for this pathogen-mediated inhibition.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17275127
Dec 14. HCV NS5A inhibits interferon-alpha signaling through suppression of STAT1 phosphorylation in hepatocyte-derived cell lines.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17596301
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus ORF6 antagoniz...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: SARS-CoV ORF6 antagonizing STAT1 nuclear import. While this demonstrates pathogen-host protein interaction, the generic term lacks functional context.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17596301
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus ORF6 antagonizes STAT1 function by sequestering nuclear import factors on the rough endoplasmic reticulum/Golgi membrane.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17923090
Acetylation-dependent signal transduction for type I interfe...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Study on acetylation-dependent interferon receptor signaling. Generic protein binding term doesn't capture the regulatory complexity of STAT1 interactions.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17923090
Acetylation-dependent signal transduction for type I interferon receptor.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20195357
A comprehensive resource of interacting protein regions for ...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Comprehensive resource of transcription factor interaction networks. Large-scale interaction data lacks specific functional context.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20195357
A comprehensive resource of interacting protein regions for refining human transcription factor networks.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20576130
Activated networking of platelet activating factor receptor ...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: PAFR and FAK/STAT1 networking in BRCA1-mutant ovarian epithelium. Context-specific interaction that is better described by more specific terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20576130
Activated networking of platelet activating factor receptor and FAK/STAT1 induces malignant potential in BRCA1-mutant at-risk ovarian epithelium.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21903422
Mapping a dynamic innate immunity protein interaction networ...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Mapping innate immunity protein interaction networks regulating type I interferon. While functionally relevant, generic term lacks specificity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21903422
2011 Sep 8. Mapping a dynamic innate immunity protein interaction network regulating type I interferon production.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21988832
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network o...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Human liver protein interaction network study. Large-scale proteomic data without specific functional context for STAT1.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21988832
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network of the human liver.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:24065129
IFNβ-dependent increases in STAT1, STAT2, and IRF9 mediate r...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: IFN-β increases STAT1/STAT2/IRF9 complex formation for antiviral resistance. While this shows functional protein interactions, generic term doesn't capture the specific complex formation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24065129
IFNβ-dependent increases in STAT1, STAT2, and IRF9 mediate resistance to viruses and DNA damage.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:24360797
Hepatic RIG-I predicts survival and interferon-α therapeutic...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: RIG-I interaction with STAT1 in hepatocellular carcinoma interferon response. Generic protein binding lacks mechanistic specificity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24360797
2013 Dec 19. Hepatic RIG-I predicts survival and interferon-α therapeutic response in hepatocellular carcinoma.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:24658140
The mammalian-membrane two-hybrid assay (MaMTH) for probing ...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Mammalian membrane two-hybrid assay for membrane protein interactions. Technical methodology paper with limited functional insight.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24658140
The mammalian-membrane two-hybrid assay (MaMTH) for probing membrane-protein interactions in human cells.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25241761
Using an in situ proximity ligation assay to systematically ...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: In situ proximity ligation assay for pathway protein interactions. Methodological study without specific functional context for STAT1.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25241761
Oct 9. Using an in situ proximity ligation assay to systematically profile endogenous protein-protein interactions in a pathway network.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25416956
A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network.
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Large-scale proteome-scale human interactome network mapping. Generic interaction data without specific functional context.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25416956
A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25609649
Proteomic analyses reveal distinct chromatin-associated and ...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Proteomic analysis of chromatin-associated vs. soluble transcription factor complexes. While relevant to STAT1's transcriptional function, generic protein binding lacks specificity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25609649
Proteomic analyses reveal distinct chromatin-associated and soluble transcription factor complexes.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:26889034
VP8, the Major Tegument Protein of Bovine Herpesvirus 1, Int...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Bovine herpesvirus VP8 protein interacting with STAT1 to inhibit interferon signaling. Pathogen-host interaction better described by more specific terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26889034
May 15. VP8, the Major Tegument Protein of Bovine Herpesvirus 1, Interacts with Cellular STAT1 and Inhibits Interferon Beta Signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:26966684
PIPINO: A Software Package to Facilitate the Identification ...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: PIPINO software for protein-protein interaction identification from mass spectrometry. Computational methodology paper with limited functional context.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26966684
PIPINO: A Software Package to Facilitate the Identification of Protein-Protein Interactions from Affinity Purification Mass Spectrometry Data.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:31980649
Extensive rewiring of the EGFR network in colorectal cancer ...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: EGFR network rewiring in KRAS-mutant colorectal cancer cells. Cancer-specific context where generic protein binding lacks functional detail.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31980649
Extensive rewiring of the EGFR network in colorectal cancer cells expressing transforming levels of KRAS(G13D).
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:32953130
SARS-CoV-2 N protein antagonizes type I interferon signaling...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 N protein antagonizing STAT1/STAT2 interferon signaling. While functionally relevant pathogen-host interaction, generic term lacks mechanistic detail.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32953130
SARS-CoV-2 N protein antagonizes type I interferon signaling by suppressing phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of STAT1 and STAT2.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:33961781
Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Cell-specific remodeling of human interactome networks. Large-scale proteomic data without specific functional context.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:33961781
2021 May 6. Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the human interactome.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:34950606
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 M and S proteins antagonizing interferon response. Viral interference with STAT1, but generic term lacks mechanistic detail.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:34950606
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Membrane (M) and Spike (S) Proteins Antagonize Host Type I Interferon Response.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:35140242
Human transcription factor protein interaction networks.
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Human transcription factor protein interaction networks. Large-scale interaction mapping without specific functional context.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:35140242
Human transcription factor protein interaction networks.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:8156998
Ligand-induced IFN gamma receptor tyrosine phosphorylation c...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: IFN-γ receptor tyrosine phosphorylation coupling to STAT1 signal transduction. While this demonstrates functional receptor-STAT1 interaction, generic term lacks specificity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8156998
Ligand-induced IFN gamma receptor tyrosine phosphorylation couples the receptor to its signal transduction system (p91).
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:8605877
The SH2 domains of Stat1 and Stat2 mediate multiple interact...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: STAT1/STAT2 SH2 domains mediating IFN-α signal transduction. While this shows critical STAT1 protein interactions, the more specific "identical protein binding" term for this paper better captures the homodimerization function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8605877
The SH2 domains of Stat1 and Stat2 mediate multiple interactions in the transduction of IFN-alpha signals.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:8662591
Differential activation of acute phase response factor/STAT3...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Differential STAT3/STAT1 activation via gp130 cytoplasmic domain. Shows STAT1 receptor interactions but generic term lacks functional specificity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8662591
Differential activation of acute phase response factor/STAT3 and STAT1 via the cytoplasmic domain of the interleukin 6 signal transducer gp130.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:9121453
Functional subdomains of STAT2 required for preassociation w...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: STAT2 functional subdomains for IFN-α receptor interaction and signaling. Shows STAT1-STAT2 heterodimerization but generic term lacks specificity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9121453
Functional subdomains of STAT2 required for preassociation with the alpha interferon receptor and for signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:9881977
Direct suppression of Stat1 function during adenoviral infec...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Adenoviral suppression of STAT1 function. Pathogen-host interaction where generic protein binding lacks mechanistic detail.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9881977
Direct suppression of Stat1 function during adenoviral infection.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:8605877
The SH2 domains of Stat1 and Stat2 mediate multiple interact...
ACCEPT
Summary: PMID:8605877 demonstrates STAT1 SH2 domain-mediated homodimerization essential for IFN-α signaling. This is a core molecular function of STAT1 - formation of homodimers through reciprocal SH2-phosphotyrosine interactions.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8605877
the SH2 domain of Stat1 and Stat2 can mediate homo- as well as heterodimerization, suggest that a single SH2 domain-phosphotyrosyl interaction is sufficient for dimerization. Moreover, they provide the first direct evidence that the target of the SH2 domain is the STAT tyrosine activation site
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:9630226
Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1 dimer ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Crystal structure paper showing STAT1 dimer bound to DNA. This provides direct structural evidence for STAT1 homodimerization, which is essential for its transcriptional function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9630226
The STAT-1 dimer forms a contiguous C-shaped clamp around DNA that is stabilized by reciprocal and highly specific interactions between the SH2 domain of one monomer and the C-terminal segment, phosphorylated on tyrosine, of the other
GO:0031730 CCR5 chemokine receptor binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
REMOVE
Summary: This is a very specific interaction that is not part of STAT1's core function. STAT1 primarily functions in interferon signaling, not chemokine receptor binding. This appears to be an erroneous computational annotation.
Reason: STAT1 is a transcription factor that mediates interferon signaling through JAK-STAT pathway activation. CCR5 chemokine receptor binding is completely unrelated to STAT1's established molecular functions and biological roles. This IEA annotation likely represents a computational error or inappropriate sequence similarity inference.
GO:0043565 sequence-specific DNA binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT1 binds sequence-specifically to GAS elements and ISRE sequences. This is a core molecular function, though the more specific RNA polymerase II terms are preferable.
Reason: STAT1 demonstrates sequence-specific DNA binding to GAS (gamma-activated sites) elements as homodimers and to ISRE (interferon-stimulated response elements) as part of ISGF3 complex. This is a well-validated core molecular function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9630226
The STAT-1 dimer forms a contiguous C-shaped clamp around DNA that is stabilized by reciprocal and highly specific interactions between the SH2 domain of one monomer and the C-terminal segment, phosphorylated on tyrosine, of the other
GO:0051721 protein phosphatase 2A binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
REMOVE
Summary: While STAT1 may interact with phosphatases for dephosphorylation, PP2A is not a well-established specific regulator of STAT1. This IEA annotation lacks experimental support for a functionally relevant interaction.
Reason: STAT1 is primarily regulated by nuclear phosphatases such as TC45/PTPN2 that dephosphorylate Y701, not PP2A. The literature does not support PP2A as a major regulator of STAT1 function. This IEA annotation lacks experimental validation and contradicts established regulatory mechanisms.
GO:0071345 cellular response to cytokine stimulus
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: This is a core biological process for STAT1. STAT1 mediates cellular responses to multiple cytokines including interferons, IL-6, and others. This is well-supported by extensive literature.
Reason: STAT1 is the master regulator of cytokine responses, particularly interferon signaling. This biological process term accurately captures STAT1's primary function in mediating cellular responses to IFN-α/β, IFN-γ, and other cytokines through the JAK-STAT pathway.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/STAT1/STAT1-deep-research.md
STAT1 functions as a latent cytosolic transcription factor that becomes activated upon extracellular stimulation. The protein undergoes a well-characterized activation cycle through cytokine binding to membrane receptors
GO:0000981 DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IDA
PMID:32209697
Noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expands its transcription...
ACCEPT
Summary: Study shows noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expanding transcriptional activity to include LPS-induced IL-6 and IL-12p40 production. Strong experimental evidence (IDA) for STAT1's core transcriptional function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32209697
STAT1 phosphorylated at Thr749 directly enhanced transcription of the gene encoding IL-12p40 (IL12B). Instead of affecting STAT1 nuclear translocation, phosphorylation of Thr749 facilitated the binding of STAT1 to a noncanonical DNA motif (5'-TTTGANNC-3') in the promoter regions of ARID5A and IL12B
GO:0000981 DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IDA
PMID:11972023
Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for Stat1 Ser-727 phosphoryla...
ACCEPT
Summary: Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for STAT1 Ser-727 phosphorylation in IFN-γ response. Demonstrates STAT1's transcriptional activation function with experimental evidence.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11972023
In response to IFN-γ, the latent cytoplasmic protein signal transducers and activators of transcription 1 (Stat1) becomes phosphorylated on Y701, dimerizes, and accumulates in the nucleus to activate transcription of IFN-γ-responsive genes
GO:0000981 DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IDA
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Cri...
ACCEPT
Summary: SETD2-mediated methylation of STAT1 critical for interferon antiviral activity. Strong experimental evidence for STAT1's transcription factor function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28753426
SETD2 directly mediates STAT1 methylation on lysine 525 via its methyltransferase activity, which reinforces IFN-activated STAT1 phosphorylation and antiviral cellular response. In addition, SETD2 selectively catalyzes the tri-methylation of H3K36 on promoters of some ISGs such as ISG15, leading to gene activation
GO:0046427 positive regulation of receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
IDA
PMID:16257975
The conserved Leu-724 residue is required for both serine ph...
ACCEPT
Summary: Study shows conserved Leu-724 required for STAT1 serine phosphorylation and coactivator recruitment for IFN-γ mediated transcription. This accurately reflects STAT1's role in promoting JAK-STAT pathway signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16257975
the conserved Leu-724 residue is also essential for gene activation mediated by Stat1.
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
IDA
PMID:9535918
Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the interleukin-9 ...
ACCEPT
Summary: IL-9 receptor leads to STAT activation and apoptosis prevention. While this shows STAT1's transcriptional activity, the more specific RNA polymerase II term is preferable for precision.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9535918
Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the interleukin-9 receptor alpha subunit leads to STAT activation and prevention of apoptosis
GO:0000977 RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
IDA
PMID:22002246
A novel disrupter of telomere silencing 1-like (DOT1L) inter...
ACCEPT
Summary: DOT1L interaction required for STAT1-activated gene expression. This demonstrates STAT1's sequence-specific binding to regulatory regions, which is a core molecular function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22002246
STAT1 binding to its DNA recognition element near the IRF1 promoter is diminished 2-fold in the DOT1L-depleted cell line. In vivo and in vitro protein interaction assays reveal a DOT1L-STAT1 interaction
GO:0001223 transcription coactivator binding
IPI
PMID:22002246
A novel disrupter of telomere silencing 1-like (DOT1L) inter...
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT1 interaction with DOT1L coactivator for gene expression. This reflects STAT1's ability to recruit transcriptional machinery, which is essential for its transcriptional activation function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22002246
Domain mapping identifies the middle region of DOT1L (amino acids 580–1183) as the STAT1 interaction domain.
GO:0001222 transcription corepressor binding
IPI
PMID:23386060
hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STA...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signaling by targeting STAT1. While STAT1 may interact with corepressors as part of regulatory mechanisms, this is not a core function and may represent context-specific regulation.
Reason: Transcription corepressor binding represents a regulatory mechanism for fine-tuning STAT1 activity rather than a core molecular function. While functionally relevant for STAT1 regulation, this interaction is context-dependent and not part of STAT1's primary interferon signaling functions.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23386060
hcaf1/cnot7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting stat1
GO:0000981 DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
ISA
GO_REF:0000113
ACCEPT
Summary: Annotation based on sequence similarity to known transcription factors. While ISA evidence is less strong than experimental evidence, this accurately reflects STAT1's core function.
Reason: ISA (Inferred from Sequence Alignment) annotation is supported by STAT1's well-characterized DNA-binding domain structure and sequence similarity to other transcription factors. The annotation accurately reflects STAT1's core transcriptional function despite being computationally inferred.
GO:0000979 RNA polymerase II core promoter sequence-specific DNA binding
IDA
PMID:23386060
hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STA...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: hCAF1/CNOT7 regulation of STAT1 interferon signaling. While STAT1 can bind core promoter regions, it more commonly binds to enhancer regions (GAS elements). This may be context-specific.
Reason: STAT1 primarily binds to enhancer elements (GAS sites) and distal regulatory regions rather than core promoters. While it may occasionally bind core promoter sequences in specific contexts, this represents a minority of STAT1's DNA binding activity and is not a core molecular function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23386060
Consistently, hCAF1 silencing enhances STAT1 basal promoter occupancy associated with increased expression of a subset of STAT1-regulated genes
GO:0045296 cadherin binding
HDA
PMID:25468996
E-cadherin interactome complexity and robustness resolved by...
REMOVE
Summary: E-cadherin interactome study using high-throughput methods. Cadherin binding is not a known or relevant function of STAT1, which is a cytokine-responsive transcription factor. This appears to be a false positive from proteomic screening.
Reason: STAT1 functions as a cytosolic/nuclear transcription factor in interferon signaling pathways. Cadherin binding is completely unrelated to STAT1's established molecular functions and likely represents a false positive from high-throughput proteomics screening (HDA evidence). No mechanistic rationale exists for STAT1-cadherin interactions.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25468996
E-cadherin interactome complexity and robustness resolved by quantitative proteomics
GO:0000978 RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
IDA
PMID:21268089
Molecular mechanisms underlying the inhibition of IFN-γ-indu...
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT1-mediated gene transcription inhibition by simvastatin and PPAR/LXR agonists. This demonstrates STAT1's binding to cis-regulatory elements, which is a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21268089
Simvastatin and PPAR agonists had no effect on the IFN-γ-induced, phosphorylation-mediated activation of STAT1 and its DNA binding but attenuated its ability to activate gene transcription.
GO:0000981 DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IDA
PMID:21268089
Molecular mechanisms underlying the inhibition of IFN-γ-indu...
ACCEPT
Summary: Another duplicate of STAT1's core transcription factor function with strong experimental evidence. Consistent with previous assessments.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21268089
Simvastatin and PPAR agonists had no effect on the IFN-γ-induced, phosphorylation-mediated activation of STAT1 and its DNA binding but attenuated its ability to activate gene transcription.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: PARP9-DTX3L targeting histone H2BJ and viral protease to enhance interferon signaling. While this shows STAT1 in regulatory complexes, generic protein binding lacks functional specificity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT1 translocates to the nucleus upon activation where it functions as a transcription factor. Nuclear localization is a key aspect of STAT1's function cycle.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection
GO:0019899 enzyme binding
IPI
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT1 interactions with various enzymes (kinases, phosphatases, methyltransferases) are critical for its regulation. This is more informative than generic protein binding but still quite broad.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection
GO:0035035 histone acetyltransferase binding
IPI
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT1 interacts with histone-modifying enzymes as part of transcriptional activation complexes. This reflects STAT1's role in chromatin regulation during gene activation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection
GO:0042393 histone binding
IPI
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT1's interaction with histones is part of its transcriptional regulatory function, involving chromatin remodeling at target genes. This is a relevant molecular function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection
GO:0044389 ubiquitin-like protein ligase binding
IPI
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT1 regulation involves ubiquitin-like modifications and interactions with ligases for protein stability and localization control. This is a relevant regulatory mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection
GO:0000979 RNA polymerase II core promoter sequence-specific DNA binding
IDA
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Cri...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: SETD2 methylation study showing STAT1 binding to core promoter regions. While STAT1 primarily binds enhancer regions, it can also bind promoter regions depending on gene context.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Cri...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: SETD2 methyltransferase interaction with STAT1. While this is a functionally important interaction for STAT1 regulation, the generic protein binding term lacks specificity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
GO:0042803 protein homodimerization activity
IDA
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Cri...
ACCEPT
Summary: Demonstrates STAT1 homodimerization essential for transcriptional function. This is a more specific and accurate term than "identical protein binding" for describing STAT1's dimerization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28753426
SETD2 directly mediates STAT1 methylation on lysine 525 via its methyltransferase activity, which reinforces IFN-activated STAT1 phosphorylation and antiviral cellular response
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
IDA
PMID:23386060
hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STA...
ACCEPT
Summary: hCAF1/CNOT7 regulation of STAT1. Strong experimental evidence for STAT1's transcriptional function, though RNA polymerase II-specific terms are more precise.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23386060
Consistently, hCAF1 silencing enhances STAT1 basal promoter occupancy associated with increased expression of a subset of STAT1-regulated genes.
GO:0000978 RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
IDA
PMID:18035482
Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by ...
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT1 regulation of XAF1 expression in colon cancer cells by IFN-β. Demonstrates STAT1's sequence-specific binding to regulatory regions, which is a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18035482
Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by interferon beta: activation by the transcription regulator STAT1
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:12867595
The cell death regulator GRIM-19 is an inhibitor of signal t...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: GRIM-19 as inhibitor of STAT3, may also interact with STAT1. Generic protein binding term lacks functional specificity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12867595
The cell death regulator GRIM-19 is an inhibitor of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3.
GO:0043542 endothelial cell migration
IMP NOT
PMID:16585190
Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 activatio...
ACCEPT
Summary: PMID:16585190 reports STAT1 activation inhibits angiogenesis and tube formation; GOA captures this PMID as NOT involved in endothelial cell migration.
Reason: GOA marks this PMID as NOT involved_in endothelial cell migration. The study shows STAT1-driven inhibition of angiogenic responses in endothelial cells rather than promoting migration, so the negated annotation is appropriate.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16585190
Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 activation in endothelial cells is a negative regulator of angiogenesis
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
IDA
PMID:10973496
Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of Stat1 is regulated by a l...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of STAT1 regulated by leucine-rich export signal. Strong experimental evidence for STAT1's transcriptional function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10973496
Signal transducer and activator of transcription (Stat) proteins are latent transcription factors that reside in the cytoplasm before activation. On cytokine-induced tyrosine phosphorylation, these molecules dimerize and accumulate transiently in the nucleus
GO:0005164 tumor necrosis factor receptor binding
IPI
PMID:10848577
Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha receptor...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: STAT1 as component of TNFR1-TRADD signaling complex to inhibit NF-κB. While this shows STAT1 in TNF signaling context, this is not a core function compared to interferon signaling.
Reason: While STAT1 can participate in TNF receptor signaling complexes, this represents cross-pathway interactions rather than STAT1's core function. STAT1's primary role is as an interferon-responsive transcription factor in JAK-STAT signaling, not TNF receptor binding. This interaction may be functionally relevant in specific contexts but is not a central molecular function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10848577
Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha receptor 1-TRADD signaling complex to inhibit NF-kappaB activation
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:10848577
Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha receptor...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: STAT1-TNFR interaction. Generic protein binding lacks functional specificity for this cross-pathway interaction.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10848577
Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha receptor 1-TRADD signaling complex to inhibit NF-kappaB activation.
GO:0003690 double-stranded DNA binding
IDA
PMID:9630226
Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1 dimer ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Crystal structure of STAT1 dimer bound to DNA shows double-stranded DNA binding. While accurate, the sequence-specific DNA binding terms are more informative for STAT1's function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9630226
The crystal structure of the DNA complex of a STAT-1 homodimer has been determined at 2.9 A resolution. STAT-1 utilizes a DNA-binding domain with an immunoglobulin fold, similar to that of NFkappaB and the p53 tumor suppressor protein
GO:0042803 protein homodimerization activity
IDA
PMID:9630226
Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1 dimer ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Crystal structure provides definitive evidence for STAT1 homodimerization through reciprocal SH2-phosphotyrosine interactions. This is a core molecular function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9630226
The STAT-1 dimer forms a contiguous C-shaped clamp around DNA that is stabilized by reciprocal and highly specific interactions between the SH2 domain of one monomer and the C-terminal segment, phosphorylated on tyrosine, of the other
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16531398
Tid1 isoforms are mitochondrial DnaJ-like chaperones with un...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Tid1 isoforms as mitochondrial DnaJ-like chaperones interacting with STAT1. Generic protein binding lacks functional context for this chaperone interaction.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16531398
Epub 2006 Mar 10. Tid1 isoforms are mitochondrial DnaJ-like chaperones with unique carboxyl termini that determine cytosolic fate.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16306601
Respiratory syncytial virus-inducible BCL-3 expression antag...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: RSV-inducible BCL-3 antagonizing STAT/IRF and NF-κB signaling. Pathogen-mediated interference with STAT1 signaling, but generic term lacks specificity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16306601
Respiratory syncytial virus-inducible BCL-3 expression antagonizes the STAT/IRF and NF-kappaB signaling pathways by inducing histone deacetylase 1 recruitment to the interleukin-8 promoter.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:34521819
Could not retrieve title - publication not available
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. STAT1 binds many specific proteins as part of its transcription factor function, but this represents over-annotation. Additionally, the referenced PMID:34521819 could not be retrieved and verified.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized transcription factor like STAT1. While STAT1 does interact with many proteins (JAKs, co-activators, other STATs), this generic term provides no functional insight. More specific binding terms like "identical protein binding" or "enzyme binding" are more informative. Consistent with other protein binding annotations that are marked as over-annotated rather than completely removed.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0006357 regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0006952 defense response
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0042127 regulation of cell population proliferation
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0043434 response to peptide hormone
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0060337 type I interferon-mediated signaling pathway
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0005634 nucleus
IEA
GO_REF:0000044
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0006355 regulation of DNA-templated transcription
IEA
GO_REF:0000002
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0007165 signal transduction
IEA
GO_REF:0000002
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0042981 regulation of apoptotic process
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0051093 negative regulation of developmental process
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0051607 defense response to virus
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0060333 type II interferon-mediated signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0060337 type I interferon-mediated signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
NAS
PMID:24058793
STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique s...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24058793
STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique signal? Delgoffe GM(1), Vignali DA.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
NAS
PMID:24058793
STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique s...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24058793
STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique signal? Delgoffe GM(1), Vignali DA.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IDA
PMID:24065129
IFNβ-dependent increases in STAT1, STAT2, and IRF9 mediate r...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24065129
IFNβ-dependent increases in STAT1, STAT2, and IRF9 mediate resistance to viruses and DNA damage.
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0007584 response to nutrient
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0008015 blood circulation
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0008284 positive regulation of cell population proliferation
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0009410 response to xenobiotic stimulus
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0009612 response to mechanical stimulus
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0032869 cellular response to insulin stimulus
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0034097 response to cytokine
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0042542 response to hydrogen peroxide
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0043434 response to peptide hormone
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0045429 positive regulation of nitric oxide biosynthetic process
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0048661 positive regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0051591 response to cAMP
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0097696 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via STAT
IDA
PMID:18035482
Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by ...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18035482
Epub 2007 Nov 26. Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by interferon beta: activation by the transcription regulator STAT1.
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
NAS
PMID:9630226
Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1 dimer ...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9630226
Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1 dimer bound to DNA.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
NAS
PMID:9630226
Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1 dimer ...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9630226
Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1 dimer bound to DNA.
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
IDA
GO_REF:0000052
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:32209697
Noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expands its transcription...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32209697
Noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expands its transcriptional activity into promoting LPS-induced IL-6 and IL-12p40 production.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IDA
PMID:32209697
Noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expands its transcription...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32209697
Noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expands its transcriptional activity into promoting LPS-induced IL-6 and IL-12p40 production.
GO:0038111 interleukin-7-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:29202461
IL-7-dependent STAT1 activation limits homeostatic CD4+ T ce...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:29202461
eCollection 2017 Nov 16.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IC
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Cri...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:18035482
Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by ...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18035482
Epub 2007 Nov 26. Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by interferon beta: activation by the transcription regulator STAT1.
GO:0060337 type I interferon-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:23386060
hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STA...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23386060
hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STAT1.
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
IDA
PMID:11972023
Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for Stat1 Ser-727 phosphoryla...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11972023
Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for Stat1 Ser-727 phosphorylation in response to IFN-gamma.
GO:0034341 response to type II interferon
IDA
PMID:11972023
Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for Stat1 Ser-727 phosphoryla...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11972023
Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for Stat1 Ser-727 phosphorylation in response to IFN-gamma.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Cri...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
IDA
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Cri...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
GO:0035458 cellular response to interferon-beta
IDA
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Cri...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
GO:0071346 cellular response to type II interferon
IDA
PMID:11972023
Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for Stat1 Ser-727 phosphoryla...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11972023
Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for Stat1 Ser-727 phosphorylation in response to IFN-gamma.
GO:0006357 regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IDA
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Cri...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:15322115
Protein kinase Cdelta regulates apoptosis via activation of ...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15322115
2004 Aug 20. Protein kinase Cdelta regulates apoptosis via activation of STAT1.
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
IDA
PMID:22002246
A novel disrupter of telomere silencing 1-like (DOT1L) inter...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22002246
Epub 2011 Oct 15. A novel disrupter of telomere silencing 1-like (DOT1L) interaction is required for signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1)-activated gene expression.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IC
PMID:9535918
Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the interleukin-9 ...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9535918
Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the interleukin-9 receptor alpha subunit leads to STAT activation and prevention of apoptosis.
GO:0038113 interleukin-9-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:9535918
Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the interleukin-9 ...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9535918
Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the interleukin-9 receptor alpha subunit leads to STAT activation and prevention of apoptosis.
GO:0070106 interleukin-27-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:32270034
IL-27 signaling activates skin cells to induce innate antivi...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32270034
2020 Apr. IL-27 signaling activates skin cells to induce innate antiviral proteins and protects against Zika virus infection.
GO:1990841 promoter-specific chromatin binding
IDA
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection.
GO:0000785 chromatin
ISA
GO_REF:0000113
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0002230 positive regulation of defense response to virus by host
IMP
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection.
GO:0002230 positive regulation of defense response to virus by host
IGI
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection.
GO:0045893 positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription
IMP
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection.
GO:0045893 positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription
IGI
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection.
GO:0060333 type II interferon-mediated signaling pathway
IMP
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection.
GO:0032727 positive regulation of interferon-alpha production
IDA
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Cri...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
GO:0051607 defense response to virus
IDA
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Cri...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:23386060
hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STA...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23386060
hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STAT1.
GO:0071346 cellular response to type II interferon
IDA
PMID:23386060
hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STA...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23386060
hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STAT1.
GO:0045648 positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation
IMP
PMID:28283061
Functional Selectivity in Cytokine Signaling Revealed Throug...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28283061
Functional Selectivity in Cytokine Signaling Revealed Through a Pathogenic EPO Mutation.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:15825084
Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon signaling...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15825084
Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon signaling by degrading STAT1.
GO:0035456 response to interferon-beta
IMP
PMID:24882218
Unanchored K48-linked polyubiquitin synthesized by the E3-ub...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24882218
2014 May 29. Unanchored K48-linked polyubiquitin synthesized by the E3-ubiquitin ligase TRIM6 stimulates the interferon-IKKε kinase-mediated antiviral response.
GO:0046725 negative regulation by virus of viral protein levels in host cell
IMP
PMID:15825084
Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon signaling...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15825084
Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon signaling by degrading STAT1.
GO:0035458 cellular response to interferon-beta
IMP
PMID:18035482
Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by ...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18035482
Epub 2007 Nov 26. Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by interferon beta: activation by the transcription regulator STAT1.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IMP
PMID:18035482
Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by ...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18035482
Epub 2007 Nov 26. Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by interferon beta: activation by the transcription regulator STAT1.
GO:0060333 type II interferon-mediated signaling pathway
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0060337 type I interferon-mediated signaling pathway
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0000785 chromatin
IDA
PMID:18035482
Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by ...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18035482
Epub 2007 Nov 26. Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by interferon beta: activation by the transcription regulator STAT1.
GO:0000122 negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0001937 negative regulation of endothelial cell proliferation
IMP
PMID:16585190
Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 activatio...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16585190
Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 activation in endothelial cells is a negative regulator of angiogenesis.
GO:0002053 positive regulation of mesenchymal cell proliferation
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0003340 negative regulation of mesenchymal to epithelial transition involved in metanephros morphogenesis
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
GO:0016525 negative regulation of angiogenesis
IMP
PMID:16585190
Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 activatio...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16585190
Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 activation in endothelial cells is a negative regulator of angiogenesis.
GO:0042981 regulation of apoptotic process
TAS
PMID:12108949
The role of STATs in apoptosis.
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12108949
The role of STATs in apoptosis.
GO:0061326 renal tubule development
IMP
PMID:20861313
STAT1 is required for redifferentiation during Madin-Darby c...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20861313
2010 Sep 22. STAT1 is required for redifferentiation during Madin-Darby canine kidney tubulogenesis.
GO:0072136 metanephric mesenchymal cell proliferation involved in metanephros development
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
PENDING
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GO:0072162 metanephric mesenchymal cell differentiation
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
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GO:0072308 negative regulation of metanephric nephron tubule epithelial cell differentiation
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
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GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:10692450
Thrombin inhibits tumor cell growth in association with up-r...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10692450
Thrombin inhibits tumor cell growth in association with up-regulation of p21(waf/cip1) and caspases via a p53-independent, STAT-1-dependent pathway.
GO:0045893 positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription
IDA
PMID:10973496
Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of Stat1 is regulated by a l...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10973496
Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of Stat1 is regulated by a leucine-rich export signal in the coiled-coil domain.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:10973496
Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of Stat1 is regulated by a l...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10973496
Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of Stat1 is regulated by a leucine-rich export signal in the coiled-coil domain.
GO:0033209 tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:10848577
Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha receptor...
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10848577
Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha receptor 1-TRADD signaling complex to inhibit NF-kappaB activation.
GO:0043124 negative regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IMP
PMID:10848577
Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha receptor...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10848577
Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha receptor 1-TRADD signaling complex to inhibit NF-kappaB activation.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:21268089
Molecular mechanisms underlying the inhibition of IFN-γ-indu...
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21268089
Molecular mechanisms underlying the inhibition of IFN-γ-induced, STAT1-mediated gene transcription in human macrophages by simvastatin and agonists of PPARs and LXRs.
GO:0060333 type II interferon-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:21268089
Molecular mechanisms underlying the inhibition of IFN-γ-indu...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21268089
Molecular mechanisms underlying the inhibition of IFN-γ-induced, STAT1-mediated gene transcription in human macrophages by simvastatin and agonists of PPARs and LXRs.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:16306601
Respiratory syncytial virus-inducible BCL-3 expression antag...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16306601
Respiratory syncytial virus-inducible BCL-3 expression antagonizes the STAT/IRF and NF-kappaB signaling pathways by inducing histone deacetylase 1 recruitment to the interleukin-8 promoter.
GO:0070721 ISGF3 complex
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
PENDING
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GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IEA
GO_REF:0000044
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
PENDING
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GO:0090575 RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
PENDING
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GO:0090575 RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
IPI
PMID:8662591
Differential activation of acute phase response factor/STAT3...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8662591
Differential activation of acute phase response factor/STAT3 and STAT1 via the cytoplasmic domain of the interleukin 6 signal transducer gp130.
GO:0070721 ISGF3 complex
IPI
PMID:24065129
IFNβ-dependent increases in STAT1, STAT2, and IRF9 mediate r...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24065129
IFNβ-dependent increases in STAT1, STAT2, and IRF9 mediate resistance to viruses and DNA damage.
GO:0090575 RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
NAS
PMID:24058793
STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique s...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24058793
STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique signal? Delgoffe GM(1), Vignali DA.
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
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GO:0030425 dendrite
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
PENDING
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GO:0090575 RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
IPI
PMID:9630226
Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1 dimer ...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9630226
Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1 dimer bound to DNA.
GO:0005730 nucleolus
IDA
GO_REF:0000052
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
IDA
GO_REF:0000052
PENDING
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GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:32209697
Noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expands its transcription...
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT1 resides in the cytoplasm in its inactive state and becomes activated upon phosphorylation by JAK kinases. It must be present in the cytoplasm to receive signals from cytokine receptors and before translocating to the nucleus.
Reason: Cytoplasmic localization is essential for STAT1's signaling mechanism, as it must be available in the cytoplasm to be phosphorylated by activated JAK kinases and to form dimers before nuclear translocation for transcriptional regulation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32209697
Noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expands its transcriptional activity into promoting LPS-induced IL-6 and IL-12p40 production.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9851142
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985981
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985983
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9865524
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985900
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985943
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985966
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985981
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985983
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985988
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9865511
PENDING
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GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:27796300
PARP9 and PARP14 cross-regulate macrophage activation via ST...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27796300
PARP9 and PARP14 cross-regulate macrophage activation via STAT1 ADP-ribosylation.
GO:0032991 protein-containing complex
IDA
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and v...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26479788
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Cri...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28753426
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:23386060
hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STA...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23386060
hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STAT1.
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987218
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112565
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112602
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1169406
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1433456
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1470009
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1678841
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1888198
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-380782
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6788571
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6788582
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6790041
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950441
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950453
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950485
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950518
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950522
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8983835
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8983841
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8983845
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8983983
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8983996
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8984014
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8984021
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8984023
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985929
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8986985
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987007
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987033
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987080
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987097
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987150
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987218
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987230
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987255
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987266
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987270
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9006870
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9006873
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9670412
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9670416
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9672159
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9672176
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9729454
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9835443
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112587
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6788623
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950522
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950733
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9021334
PENDING
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GO:0048471 perinuclear region of cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:17275127
HCV NS5A inhibits interferon-alpha signaling through suppres...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17275127
Dec 14. HCV NS5A inhibits interferon-alpha signaling through suppression of STAT1 phosphorylation in hepatocyte-derived cell lines.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:17275127
HCV NS5A inhibits interferon-alpha signaling through suppres...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17275127
Dec 14. HCV NS5A inhibits interferon-alpha signaling through suppression of STAT1 phosphorylation in hepatocyte-derived cell lines.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:15825084
Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon signaling...
PENDING
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Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15825084
Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon signaling by degrading STAT1.
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1015699
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1031713
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1470012
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-873917
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-877281
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-909721
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-913529
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9670426
PENDING
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GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-997326
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112727
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1470010
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1470012
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-873917
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-873921
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-873922
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-873927
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-909552
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-909718
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-909721
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-909722
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-909725
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-909726
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-913529
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9670417
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9670426
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9710959
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9710963
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-997309
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112538
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112587
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112604
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6788622
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6788623
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6788628
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950733
PENDING
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GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950782
PENDING
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GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:10692450
Thrombin inhibits tumor cell growth in association with up-r...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10692450
Thrombin inhibits tumor cell growth in association with up-regulation of p21(waf/cip1) and caspases via a p53-independent, STAT-1-dependent pathway.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:10973496
Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of Stat1 is regulated by a l...
PENDING
Summary: TODO: Review this GOA annotation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10973496
Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of Stat1 is regulated by a leucine-rich export signal in the coiled-coil domain.
GO:0045087 innate immune response
IEA NEW
Summary: Essential mediator of innate immune responses through interferon signaling pathway activation and antimicrobial gene expression
Reason: STAT1 is a central component of the innate immune response, serving as the key transcriptional mediator for both type I (IFN-α/β) and type II (IFN-γ) interferon signaling pathways. Upon pathogen recognition, STAT1 is activated by JAK kinases and translocates to the nucleus to induce expression of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) that establish antiviral and antimicrobial states. STAT1 knockout studies demonstrate its non-redundant role in host defense against viruses, bacteria, and fungi, making it essential for innate immunity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21903422
Mapping a dynamic innate immunity protein interaction network regulating type I interferon production.
PMID:23386060
hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STAT1.

Core Functions

Master transcriptional regulator of interferon responses and cytokine signaling

Supporting Evidence:
  • file:human/STAT1/STAT1-deep-research.md
    STAT1 regulates a vast network of target genes, with over 300 interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) identified through experimental validation including IRF1, ISG15, MX1, OAS1, and CXCL10
  • PMID:32209697
    STAT1 phosphorylated at Thr749 directly enhanced transcription of the gene encoding IL-12p40 (IL12B) and facilitated the binding of STAT1 to a noncanonical DNA motif in promoter regions

SH2 domain-mediated homodimerization and heterodimerization essential for transcriptional activation

Supporting Evidence:
  • PMID:9630226
    The STAT-1 dimer forms a contiguous C-shaped clamp around DNA that is stabilized by reciprocal and highly specific interactions between the SH2 domain of one monomer and the C-terminal segment, phosphorylated on tyrosine, of the other
  • PMID:8605877
    the SH2 domain of Stat1 and Stat2 can mediate homo- as well as heterodimerization, suggest that a single SH2 domain-phosphotyrosyl interaction is sufficient for dimerization

Sequence-specific DNA binding to interferon-responsive regulatory elements (GAS and ISRE)

Supporting Evidence:
  • PMID:9630226
    STAT-1 utilizes a DNA-binding domain with an immunoglobulin fold, similar to that of NFkappaB and the p53 tumor suppressor protein
  • file:human/STAT1/STAT1-deep-research.md
    STAT1 demonstrates remarkable functional versatility through its ability to form different transcriptional complexes - STAT1 homodimers (GAF) respond to IFN-γ and bind GAS elements, while STAT1:STAT2 heterodimers combine with IRF9 to form ISGF3 complex responding to type I interferons and binding ISRE sequences

References

Gene Ontology annotation through association of InterPro records with GO terms.
Annotation inferences using phylogenetic trees
Automatic transfer of experimentally verified manual GO annotation data to orthologs using Ensembl Compara.
Gene Ontology annotation of human sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factors (DbTFs) based on the TFClass database
Electronic Gene Ontology annotations created by ARBA machine learning models
Combined Automated Annotation using Multiple IEA Methods.
Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha receptor 1-TRADD signaling complex to inhibit NF-kappaB activation.
Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of Stat1 is regulated by a leucine-rich export signal in the coiled-coil domain.
Vaccinia virus blocks gamma interferon signal transduction: viral VH1 phosphatase reverses Stat1 activation.
Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for Stat1 Ser-727 phosphorylation in response to IFN-gamma.
Identification of both positive and negative domains within the epidermal growth factor receptor COOH-terminal region for signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) activation.
STAT-1 and c-Fos interaction in nitric oxide synthase-2 gene activation.
The cell death regulator GRIM-19 is an inhibitor of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3.
Structural bases of unphosphorylated STAT1 association and receptor binding.
Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon signaling by degrading STAT1.
Towards a proteome-scale map of the human protein-protein interaction network.
The conserved Leu-724 residue is required for both serine phosphorylation and co-activator recruitment for Stat1-mediated transcription activation in response to interferon-gamma.
A quantitative protein interaction network for the ErbB receptors using protein microarrays.
Respiratory syncytial virus-inducible BCL-3 expression antagonizes the STAT/IRF and NF-kappaB signaling pathways by inducing histone deacetylase 1 recruitment to the interleukin-8 promoter.
Tid1 isoforms are mitochondrial DnaJ-like chaperones with unique carboxyl termini that determine cytosolic fate.
Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 activation in endothelial cells is a negative regulator of angiogenesis.
Hepatitis C virus core protein blocks interferon signaling by interaction with the STAT1 SH2 domain.
HCV NS5A inhibits interferon-alpha signaling through suppression of STAT1 phosphorylation in hepatocyte-derived cell lines.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus ORF6 antagonizes STAT1 function by sequestering nuclear import factors on the rough endoplasmic reticulum/Golgi membrane.
Acetylation-dependent signal transduction for type I interferon receptor.
Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by interferon beta: activation by the transcription regulator STAT1.
A comprehensive resource of interacting protein regions for refining human transcription factor networks.
Activated networking of platelet activating factor receptor and FAK/STAT1 induces malignant potential in BRCA1-mutant at-risk ovarian epithelium.
Molecular mechanisms underlying the inhibition of IFN-γ-induced, STAT1-mediated gene transcription in human macrophages by simvastatin and agonists of PPARs and LXRs.
Mapping a dynamic innate immunity protein interaction network regulating type I interferon production.
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network of the human liver.
A novel disrupter of telomere silencing 1-like (DOT1L) interaction is required for signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1)-activated gene expression.
hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STAT1.
IFNβ-dependent increases in STAT1, STAT2, and IRF9 mediate resistance to viruses and DNA damage.
Hepatic RIG-I predicts survival and interferon-α therapeutic response in hepatocellular carcinoma.
The mammalian-membrane two-hybrid assay (MaMTH) for probing membrane-protein interactions in human cells.
Using an in situ proximity ligation assay to systematically profile endogenous protein-protein interactions in a pathway network.
A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network.
E-cadherin interactome complexity and robustness resolved by quantitative proteomics.
Proteomic analyses reveal distinct chromatin-associated and soluble transcription factor complexes.
PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection.
VP8, the Major Tegument Protein of Bovine Herpesvirus 1, Interacts with Cellular STAT1 and Inhibits Interferon Beta Signaling.
PIPINO: A Software Package to Facilitate the Identification of Protein-Protein Interactions from Affinity Purification Mass Spectrometry Data.
Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
Extensive rewiring of the EGFR network in colorectal cancer cells expressing transforming levels of KRAS(G13D).
Noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expands its transcriptional activity into promoting LPS-induced IL-6 and IL-12p40 production.
SARS-CoV-2 N protein antagonizes type I interferon signaling by suppressing phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of STAT1 and STAT2.
Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the human interactome.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Membrane (M) and Spike (S) Proteins Antagonize Host Type I Interferon Response.
Human transcription factor protein interaction networks.
Ligand-induced IFN gamma receptor tyrosine phosphorylation couples the receptor to its signal transduction system (p91).
The SH2 domains of Stat1 and Stat2 mediate multiple interactions in the transduction of IFN-alpha signals.
Differential activation of acute phase response factor/STAT3 and STAT1 via the cytoplasmic domain of the interleukin 6 signal transducer gp130. I. Definition of a novel phosphotyrosine motif mediating STAT1 activation.
Functional subdomains of STAT2 required for preassociation with the alpha interferon receptor and for signaling.
Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the interleukin-9 receptor alpha subunit leads to STAT activation and prevention of apoptosis.
Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1 dimer bound to DNA.
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Direct suppression of Stat1 function during adenoviral infection.
Manual transfer of experimentally-verified manual GO annotation data to orthologs by curator judgment of sequence similarity.
Gene Ontology annotation based on UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot Subcellular Location vocabulary mapping, accompanied by conservative changes to GO terms applied by UniProt.
Gene Ontology annotation based on curation of immunofluorescence data
Thrombin inhibits tumor cell growth in association with up-regulation of p21(waf/cip1) and caspases via a p53-independent, STAT-1-dependent pathway.
The role of STATs in apoptosis.
Protein kinase Cdelta regulates apoptosis via activation of STAT1.
STAT1 is required for redifferentiation during Madin-Darby canine kidney tubulogenesis.
STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique signal?
Unanchored K48-linked polyubiquitin synthesized by the E3-ubiquitin ligase TRIM6 stimulates the interferon-IKKε kinase-mediated antiviral response.
Functional Selectivity in Cytokine Signaling Revealed Through a Pathogenic EPO Mutation.
IL-7-dependent STAT1 activation limits homeostatic CD4+ T cell expansion.
IL-27 signaling activates skin cells to induce innate antiviral proteins and protects against Zika virus infection.
PARP9 and PARP14 cross-regulate macrophage activation via STAT1 ADP-ribosylation.
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ISGF3 binds the ISRE promoter elements in IFN-stimulated genes
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GAF binds the GAS promoter elements in the IFNG-regulated genes
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Phosphorylated STAT1, STAT3 form dimers
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Tyrosine phosphorylated IL6ST binds STAT1,STAT3
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STAT1 and STAT3 dimers translocate to the nucleus
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Tyrosine phosphorylation of STAT1, STAT3 by IL6 receptor
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Phosphorylated STATs are released
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Serine phosphorylation of STATs
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ISGylation of host proteins
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Recruitment of STATs
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Phosphorylation of STATs
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Dimerization of STATs
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Disassociation and translocation of STATs to the nucleus
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Regulation of protein ISGylation by ISG15 deconjugating enzyme USP18
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FGFR1OP-FGFR1 phosphorylates STAT1 and STAT3
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STAT binds to the active receptor
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STAT1,STAT3,STAT6 bind IL13:IL13R type II
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STAT1,STAT3,STAT6 phosphorylation
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p-Y-STATs dimerize
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p-Y-STATs translocate to nucleus
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p-Y-STATs dissociate
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Expression of STAT3-upregulated cytosolic proteins
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Translocation of STAT1 dimer to nucleus
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Binding of STAT1 to p-IFNGR1
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Phosphorylation of STAT1 by JAK kinases
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Release of STAT1 dimer from active receptor unit
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PIAS1 binds p-STAT1 dimer
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p-Y701-STAT1 and p-Y705-STAT3 dissociate from IL27:IL27 receptor
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JAK1/JAK2 bound to IL12RB2:IL6ST receptor phosphorylates STAT1 and STAT4
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STAT3 and STAT1 are phosphorylated by JAKs after IL27:IL27R interaction
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STAT1, STAT3 bind p-Y611-IL27RA from Interleukin-27:Interleukin-27 receptor complex
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p-STAT1:p-STAT4 translocates to the nucleus
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p-Y701-STAT1:p-Y705-STAT3 translocates to the nucleus
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p-STAT1 binds p-STAT3
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JAK1/JAK2/TYK2 bound to IL6ST:IL6ST phosphorylate STAT1
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STAT1 associates with IL6ST:IL6ST
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p-STAT1 dissociates from IL6ST:IL6ST
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p-STAT1 and p-STAT4 dissociate from IL12RB2:IL6ST receptor
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STAT1 and STAT4 associate with IL12RB2:IL6ST receptor
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JAK1,JAK2 bound to IL27RA:IL12RB2 receptor phosphorylate STAT1,STAT3
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STAT1,STAT3 associate with IL27RA:IL12RB2 receptor
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p-STAT1, p-STAT3 dissociate from IL27RA:IL12RB2 receptor
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p-Y701-STAT1, p-Y705-STAT3, p-Y649-STAT5 dissociates from IL9:p-Y407-IL9R:JAK1:IL2RG:p-904,939-JAK3:p-Y705-STAT3
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IL9:p-Y407-IL9R:JAK1:IL2RG:p-904,939-JAK3 binds STAT1, STAT3, STAT5A or STAT5B
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p-Y701-STAT1 dimerizes
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p-Y701-STAT1 binds p-Y705-STAT3
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p-Y701-STAT1:p-Y705-STAT3 translocates from the cytosol to the nucleus
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p-Y701-STAT1 dimer translocates from the cytosol to the nucleus
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IL9:p-Y116-IL9R:JAK1:IL2RG:p-904,939-JAK3:STAT3 phosphorylates STAT1, STAT3 or STAT5
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IFNL1:p-Y343,Y517-IFNLR1:p-JAK1:IL10RB:p-TYK2:STAT1 phosphorylates STAT1, STAT2, STAT3, STAT4 and STAT5
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p-STAT1 dimerizes
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p-STAT1, p-Y-STAT2, p-STAT3, p-STAT4, p-STAT5 dissociates from IFNL1:p-Y343,Y517-IFNLR1:p-JAK1:IL10RB:p-TYK2:p-STAT1,p-STAT2,p-STAT3,p-STAT4,p-STAT5
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IL26:IL10RB:p-TYK2:IL20RA:p-JAK1 binds STAT1, STAT3
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IL24:p-IL20RA:p-JAK1:IL20RB binds STAT1,STAT3
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IL24:IL20RA:p-JAK1:IL20RB:STAT1,STAT3 phosphorylates STAT1 or STAT3
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p-STAT1 dimer translocates from the cytosol to the nucleoplasm
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p-STAT1 and p-STAT3 dissociates from IL26:IL10RB:p-TYK2:IL20RA:p-JAK1
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IL26:IL10RB:p-TYK2:IL20RA:p-JAK1:STAT1,STAT3 phosphorylates STAT1,STAT3
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IFNL1:p-Y434,Y517-IFNLR1:p-JAK1:IL10RB:p-TYK2 binds STAT1, STAT2, STAT3, STAT4, STAT5
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p-STAT1,p-STAT3 dissociate from IL24:IL20RA:p-Y1022,Y1023-JAK1:IL20RB:p-STAT1, p-STAT3
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IL21 receptor STAT phosphorylation
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IL21 receptor STAT binding
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STAT1 binds HEY1 gene promoter
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Phosphorylation of STAT1 at Ser727
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Formation of p-STAT1 homodimer
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Translocation of ISGF3 complex to nucleus
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Release of p-STAT2:p-STAT1 dimer
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Interaction of IRF9 with p-STAT2:p-STAT1
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Phosphorylation of STAT1
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Translocation of p-STAT1:p-STAT1 dimer to nucleus
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Phosphorylation of STATs downstream of KIT mutants
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Recruitment of STATs by KIT mutants
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Dimerization of STATs downstream of KIT mutants
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Disassociation and translocation of STATs to the nucleus downstream of KIT mutants
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STAT binds to p-11Y PDGFRA extracellular domain dimers
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STAT binds to the mutant PDGFRA receptor
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p-STAT1 dimer binds KPNA1
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p-STAT1dimer:KPNA1 binds KPNB1
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SARS-CoV-2 N protein binds STAT1, STAT2
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STAT1,STAT3 binds PKR
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TYK2-dependent STAT1 and STAT3 phosphorylation
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Phosphorylation of STAT1 on tyrosine-701 is enhanced by p-S172-IKBKE
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p-Y701-STAT1 binds the NLRP3 gene
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Dephosphorylation of STAT1 by SHP2
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Dephosphorylation of p-STAT1 dimer by nuclear isoform of TCPTP

Suggested Questions for Experts

Q: How does STAT1 achieve gene-specific transcriptional regulation and what determines its chromatin binding specificity?

Q: What are the molecular mechanisms that distinguish STAT1 homodimer from STAT1-STAT2 heterodimer function?

Q: How do post-translational modifications of STAT1 regulate its nuclear translocation, DNA binding, and transcriptional activity?

Q: What role does STAT1 play in balancing immune activation versus immunosuppression in different disease contexts?

Suggested Experiments

Experiment: ChIP-seq combined with RNA-seq to map genome-wide STAT1 binding sites and correlate with transcriptional outcomes in different immune contexts

Experiment: Single-molecule imaging of STAT1 nuclear translocation and chromatin binding dynamics in response to interferon stimulation

Experiment: Cryo-EM structural determination of STAT1 dimers bound to DNA and associated transcriptional co-regulators

Experiment: Mass spectrometry-based analysis of STAT1 post-translational modifications and their effects on protein stability and activity

📚 Additional Documentation

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Deep Research Report: STAT1 (human)

Generated using comprehensive literature review and web search (September 2024)


STAT1 (Human) – Comprehensive Gene Report

Gene Overview and Core Functions

STAT1 (Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 1) is a critical transcription factor in the JAK-STAT pathway, serving as a master regulator of interferon signaling and immune responses. As described in recent comprehensive reviews, the JAK-STAT pathway represents "an evolutionarily conserved mechanism of transmembrane signal transduction that enables cells to communicate with the exterior environment" with "various cytokines, interferons, growth factors, and other specific molecules activat[ing] JAK-STAT signaling to drive a series of physiological and pathological processes."

Core Molecular Functions

STAT1 functions as a latent cytosolic transcription factor that becomes activated upon extracellular stimulation. The protein undergoes a well-characterized activation cycle: (1) Cytokine binding to membrane receptors activates receptor-associated Janus kinases (JAKs), (2) Tyrosine phosphorylation at Y701 by JAKs enables STAT1 dimerization through reciprocal SH2 domain interactions, (3) Nuclear translocation of activated dimers, and (4) DNA binding to specific response elements to regulate target gene transcription.

STAT1 demonstrates remarkable functional versatility through its ability to form different transcriptional complexes:
- STAT1 homodimers (GAF - gamma-activated factor) respond to IFN-γ and bind GAS elements
- STAT1:STAT2 heterodimers combine with IRF9 to form the ISGF3 complex, responding to type I interferons (IFN-α/β) and binding ISRE sequences
- Higher-order complexes with other transcription factors enable cooperative gene regulation

Recent research has confirmed that STAT1 and STAT2 are "key mediators of type I and type III interferon (IFN) signaling" and "associate with IFN regulatory factor 9 (IRF9) to form a heterotrimeric transcription factor complex known as ISGF3."

Cellular Localization and Subcellular Components

In resting cells, STAT1 resides predominantly in the cytoplasm (www.innatedb.com). Upon activation (tyrosine phosphorylation and dimerization), STAT1 undergoes a conformational change that exposes its nuclear localization signal, causing rapid translocation to the nucleus (www.innatedb.com). In the nucleus, STAT1 dimers bind DNA and assemble with co-activators on target gene promoters to initiate transcription (www.innatedb.com). After signal attenuation (e.g. by dephosphorylation), STAT1 can recycle back to the cytoplasm. Thus, STAT1 dynamically shuttles between the cytoplasm (inactive state) and the nucleus (active state) (www.innatedb.com). Consistent with its function as a transcription factor, STAT1 is commonly found in the nucleoplasm and associated with chromatin upon activation (a context captured by GO terms like transcription regulator complex). It is also a component of higher-order transcription factor complexes such as ISGF3 (in type I IFN signaling) and interacts with DNA-bound regulatory elements. Overall, STAT1’s subcellular distribution is tightly regulated by its phosphorylation state, ensuring it is present in the nucleus only when signals are present (www.innatedb.com).

STAT1 Target Genes and Interferon-Stimulated Gene Networks

STAT1 regulates a vast network of target genes, with over 300 interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) identified through experimental validation. Recent ChIP-seq studies and functional analyses have provided comprehensive insights into STAT1's transcriptional targets and their roles in immune responses.

Core Interferon-Stimulated Genes

IRF1 (Interferon Regulatory Factor 1): A master transcriptional regulator and direct STAT1 target that amplifies interferon responses. IRF1 "binds to ISRE-only genes like ISG15, MX1, OAS3, and IFIT3 after both IFN-I and IFN-II stimulation" and serves as a critical mediator of STAT1-dependent gene expression. Experimental evidence shows that "STAT1 and IRF1 collaborate to induce interferon-γ stimulated genes, with IRF1 binding at ISG sites twice as often as STAT1, and STAT1 almost always binding together with IRF1."

ISG15: A ubiquitin-like protein modifier that represents one of the most strongly induced ISGs. ISG15 is "instrumental in antiviral activity" and binds the ISGF3 complex in response to type I interferons.

MX1 (MX Dynamin Like GTPase 1): A key antiviral effector protein that "was induced by interferons, especially IFN-β" and represents an "ISRE-only gene that binds ISGF3 in response to IFN-I."

OAS1 (2'-5'-Oligoadenylate Synthetase 1): A critical component of the antiviral response, OAS1 is "a canonical ISGF3 target gene that was not induced in STAT2-deficient cells but was expressed in interferon-treated cells."

CXCL10: A chemokine involved in immune cell recruitment, CXCL10 "mRNA expression is upregulated during early pregnancy in maternal tissues" and represents a well-validated STAT1 target involved in inflammatory responses.

Experimental Validation and ChIP-seq Evidence

Multiple experimental approaches have confirmed STAT1's direct binding to target genes:
- ChIP-seq experiments performed on K562 cells treated with IFNα or IFNγ confirmed binding of STAT1, STAT2, and IRF1 to typical ISRE or GAS-containing genes
- Functional validation studies have identified "a set of five ISGs including GBP1, IFIT2, IRF1, APOL6, and OAS1" that are "known to increase at least twofold in human cells following either IFNα or IFNγ stimulation"
- Gene expression profiling using RT-qPCR, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry has validated the coordinate regulation of STAT1 target genes

Cooperative Transcriptional Networks

STAT1 functions within complex transcriptional networks involving multiple cooperating factors. Recent research has identified that "unphosphorylated STAT1 prolongs the expression of interferon-induced immune regulatory genes," indicating that STAT1 regulation extends beyond simple phosphorylation-dependent activation.

Biological Processes Involvement

STAT1 orchestrates multiple critical biological processes through its transcriptional regulatory functions:

Antiviral and Antimicrobial Defense

STAT1's primary biological role involves coordinating cellular responses to pathogens. Upon interferon stimulation, STAT1 activates "over 300 ISGs, such as ISG15, OAS1-3, IFIT1-3, or MX1 and 2 that are instrumental in antiviral activity." This creates a comprehensive antiviral state that restricts viral replication through multiple mechanisms.

Immune System Regulation

STAT1 serves as a crucial mediator of both innate and adaptive immune responses. Through IFN-γ signaling, STAT1 is "required for macrophage activation and Th1-type immune responses, bridging innate and adaptive immunity." Recent studies have highlighted the importance of the "interferon/JAK-STAT axis in driving" various immune processes.

Cell Proliferation and Tumor Suppression

STAT1 generally exhibits antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effects, contributing to tumor suppression. STAT1 "induces an anti-proliferative response and enhances anti-tumor immunity by stimulating immune cell activity and antigen presentation to immune cells."

Cellular Stress Responses

Beyond pathogen responses, STAT1 coordinates cellular responses to various stressors and developmental signals, participating in processes ranging from angiogenesis regulation to metabolic adaptation.

Disease Associations and Clinical Phenotypes

STAT1 mutations represent a significant cause of primary immunodeficiency, with both loss-of-function and gain-of-function variants causing distinct but severe clinical phenotypes. Recent comprehensive reviews have documented 442 unique patients with STAT1 mutations, highlighting the clinical spectrum and importance of this gene in human immunity.

Loss-of-Function Mutations and Immunodeficiency

Primary Immunodeficiency 31 (IMD31) results from autosomal recessive STAT1 loss-of-function mutations, causing "Mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial diseases (MSMD)" and severe viral infections. The first description of "impairment of mycobacterial but not viral immunity by a germline human STAT1 mutation" established the critical role of STAT1 in interferon signaling.

Patients with STAT1 deficiency cannot mount effective responses to IFN-α/β or IFN-γ, resulting in:
- Life-threatening disseminated atypical mycobacterial infections
- Severe viral diseases due to impaired type I interferon responses
- Normal development but profound immune dysfunction
- Complete failure to respond to interferons at the cellular level

Gain-of-Function Mutations and Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis

Heterozygous missense STAT1 mutations leading to gain-of-function (GOF) are the most frequent genetic cause of chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC). Recent systematic reviews have identified 108 publications describing these mutations with comprehensive clinical characterization.

Molecular Mechanisms of GOF Mutations

"Most of the STAT1 GOF variants are located in the coiled-coil and DNA-binding domains of STAT1" and result in:
- Enhanced STAT1 phosphorylation compared to wild-type STAT1
- Impaired nuclear dephosphorylation causing prolonged activation
- Enhanced STAT1 signaling downstream of multiple cytokines (IFN-α/β, IFN-γ, IL-27)
- Impaired Th17 cell development leading to reduced IL-17 production

Clinical Manifestations

Analysis of 442 patients revealed:
- CMC in nearly all cases (410/442 patients) - chronic Candida infections of skin, nails, and mucosa
- Lower respiratory tract infections (210/442 patients)
- Autoimmune thyroid disease (102/442 patients)
- Novel associations: Recent studies have identified "rosacea-like demodicosis as an emerging manifestation among patients with STAT1 GOF"

Genotype-Phenotype Correlations

Recent research has revealed important correlations:
- Sex differences: "Disrupted CD4+ T cell homeostasis occurred sooner and more robustly in females"
- Domain-specific effects: "Individuals with DNA binding domain (DBD) mutations had a higher prevalence of autoimmunity and aberrant B cell activation"
- Paradoxical immune dysfunction: GOF mutations "paradoxically impair IL-17-dependent antifungal immunity"

Autoimmunity and Immune Dysregulation

Recent studies have demonstrated that STAT1-GOF can cause autoimmunity even "in the absence of overt infection." Experimental models show that "STAT-GOF mice can disrupt naïve CD4+ T cell homeostasis and promote expansion and differentiation of abnormal T-follicular helper/T-helper 1-like (Tfh/Th1-like) T cells and germinal center-like (GC-like) B cells."

Clinical Implications and Treatment Considerations

Diagnostic importance: "Careful consideration to the possibility of STAT1 GOF mutations should be given at the time of CMC diagnosis since they are reported to be causative in more than half of CMC patients."

Therapeutic approaches: Recent case reports describe successful treatment with JAK inhibitors, with "treatment with baricitinib, an inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2" showing clinical improvement in STAT1 GOF patients.

Protein Domains and Structural Features

The STAT1 protein (∼750 amino acids, 91 kDa for the α-isoform) has a modular structure with several conserved domains (www.innatedb.com):

  • N-terminal Domain (ND): Mediates STAT1’s cooperative interactions and tetramerization on DNA. This region (around amino acids 1–130) helps STAT1 dimers form higher-order oligomers on tandem DNA sites and regulates nuclear import/export.
  • Coiled-Coil Domain: Following the ND, STAT1 contains a coiled-coil region (~residues 136–315) that participates in protein–protein interactions, including binding of regulatory proteins (e.g. importins, other STATs, or cofactors). This domain is important for transcriptional coactivator recruitment and for negative regulators binding (e.g. some PIAS/SOCS may contact STATs here).
  • DNA-Binding Domain (DBD): A central globular domain (~residues 320–480) enables STAT1 to bind specific DNA sequences. It recognizes GAS elements (TTCCNNGGAA motifs) in gene promoters for IFN-γ responses, and, as part of ISGF3, helps bind ISRE sequences (www.innatedb.com). Mutations in the DBD can abrogate DNA binding and target gene activation.
  • Linker and SH2 Domain: STAT1’s linker region connects the DBD to the C-terminal SH2 domain (~residues 575–680 in STAT1). The SH2 domain (Src Homology 2 domain) is crucial for STAT1 activation – it binds to phosphotyrosine motifs, allowing STAT1 to dock at phosphorylated receptors/JAKs and to dimerize with another STAT1 (binding the partner’s pY701) (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). The SH2 domain of STAT1 is highly conserved and is essential for its signal transducer function, as evidenced by point mutations here (e.g. STAT1 L706S) disrupting IFN signaling and causing IMD31A (www.omim.org).
  • Transactivation Domain (TAD): The C-terminus (∼ residues 700–750 in the full-length α isoform) contains the transcriptional activation segment. This region includes an important serine phosphorylation site at S727. Phosphorylation of S727 (often by kinases like p38 MAPK or CDK8 in the enhanceosome context) is required for maximal transcriptional activity of STAT1 (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). The TAD interacts with coactivators such as CBP/p300 to initiate transcription. Notably, an alternative splice isoform of STAT1 (β isoform, ~84 kDa) lacks the last ~38 amino acids of the TAD (including S727). STAT1β can still form dimers and bind DNA but has reduced transcriptional activation potential (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).

Post-translational modifications (PTMs) are key to STAT1 function: Y701 phosphorylation is mandatory for dimerization, while S727 phosphorylation enhances gene activation (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). Other PTMs (e.g. Thr749 phosphorylation during LPS responses (www.genecards.org), acetylation, and methylation) modulate STAT1 activity and target selectivity. The domain architecture and critical phosphorylation sites of STAT1 are conserved across the STAT family, underscoring their importance (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).

Expression Patterns and Regulation

STAT1 is expressed in a broad range of human tissues, consistent with its fundamental role in mediating responses to cytokines and pathogens. Basal expression is detectable in most cell types, but highest levels are observed in immune-related tissues such as spleen, lymph nodes, and circulating leukocytes (www.genecards.org). Proteomic surveys indicate STAT1 is notably abundant in lymphoid organs and T-cells (e.g. overexpressed in lymph node and spleen compared to other tissues) (www.genecards.org). This reflects the immune system’s reliance on STAT1 for cytokine signaling. STAT1 expression can be further upregulated by interferons themselves – IFN signaling induces STAT1 transcription as part of a positive feedback loop, thereby amplifying the cellular responsiveness to cytokines (www.genecards.org). For example, cells exposed to IFN-γ show increased STAT1 mRNA and protein levels, enhancing their ability to respond to sustained or subsequent cytokine stimulation (a mechanism to potentiate the cytokine-mediated signaling pathway (GO:0019221)). Regulation of STAT1 activity occurs at multiple levels:

  • Transcriptional regulation: Interferons and other stimuli can induce STAT1 gene expression via interferon-stimulated response elements in its promoter, while some growth factors or cellular conditions may downregulate STAT1 expression.
  • Post-transcriptional: Certain microRNAs (e.g. miR-145) have been reported to target STAT1 mRNA in specific contexts, fine-tuning protein levels during immune responses or in cancer.
  • Post-translational: Activated STAT1 is tightly controlled by negative regulators. Suppressor of cytokine signaling 1 (SOCS1) is induced by STAT1 activity and feeds back to inhibit JAK kinases, preventing further STAT1 phosphorylation (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). Additionally, Protein Inhibitor of Activated STAT1 (PIAS1) binds to STAT1 dimers in the nucleus to block their DNA binding and limit transcription (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). These mechanisms ensure that STAT1 activation is transient and appropriately scaled, avoiding excessive inflammation. STAT1’s activity is also terminated by nuclear phosphatases (e.g. TC45/PTPN2) that dephosphorylate Y701, triggering STAT1 export from the nucleus and restoring the latent cytosolic pool. Together, inducible expression and multi-level regulation of STAT1 allow cells to rapidly mount, then resolve, STAT1-dependent responses.

Evolutionary Conservation

STAT1 is highly conserved across vertebrates, highlighting its fundamental biological importance. Orthologs of human STAT1 are found in all mammals and other jawed vertebrates, with strong sequence similarity (especially in the DNA-binding and SH2 domains). The STAT gene family expanded during early vertebrate evolution – two rounds of whole-genome duplication yielded multiple STAT paralogs (STAT1, 2, 3, 4, 5a, 5b, 6 in humans) from a likely single ancestral gene (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). STAT1 is most closely related to STAT4 (sharing similar domain architecture and function) (www.genecards.org). Notably, even in distantly related organisms, the core features of STAT1 are preserved: for example, the SH2 domain and the tyrosine phosphorylation site are present in STAT proteins of insects and nematodes, reflecting a conserved mechanism of JAK-STAT signaling in multicellular animals (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). In invertebrates and early chordates, fewer STATs exist (Drosophila has a single Stat92E, and C. elegans has stat-like genes), which combine functions that in higher organisms are split among STAT1 and others (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). The presence of STAT1 in the common ancestor of chordates indicates an ancient origin (www.genecards.org). Functional conservation is evident: introducing human STAT1 into Stat1-knockout mice can restore interferon responsiveness, and conserved tyrosine motifs and DNA-binding preferences allow cross-species functionality (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). This evolutionary preservation underlines that STAT1’s role in immune defense and cell regulation is indispensable and has been maintained by strong selective pressure.

Key Experimental Evidence and Landmark Studies

Research on STAT1 since the early 1990s has revealed its critical functions:

  • Discovery and Activation: STAT1 was first identified as a DNA-binding factor activated by interferons. Seminal studies in 1992 showed that interferon-α activates STAT1 and STAT2, whereas interferon-γ activates STAT1 alone (www.cell.com). These findings, by J. Darnell and colleagues, defined the STAT family as latent cytosolic factors activated by phosphorylation to become transcription factors. Shortly after, the JAK kinases (e.g. TYK2, JAK1) were found to be required for STAT activation, linking cytokine receptors to STAT1 function (www.cell.com).
  • Knockout Mouse Phenotype: A landmark study by Meraz et al. (1996) created Stat1-knockout mice, revealing STAT1’s essential role in immunity (www.cell.com). These mice appeared developmentally normal but failed to respond to IFN-α/β or IFN-γ, and were extremely susceptible to viral diseases and intracellular bacteria (www.cell.com) (www.cell.com). Cells from Stat1–/– mice could not induce typical interferon-responsive genes (e.g. IRF1, MHC molecules) and failed to clear infections (www.cell.com) (www.cell.com). This provided direct evidence that STAT1 is indispensable for interferon signaling and antimicrobial defense.
  • Human Immunodeficiency: Clinical genetics studies have identified human patients with STAT1 mutations, corroborating the mouse model. Holland et al. (2001) first described patients with loss-of-function STAT1 mutations who suffered fatal mycobacterial infections due to impaired IFN-γ immunity (www.innatedb.com). Subsequent reports characterized partial STAT1 deficiencies (autosomal dominant or recessive) as causes of Mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial diseases and certain viral infections (www.innatedb.com) (www.innatedb.com). These human phenotypes established STAT1’s non-redundant role in host defense.
  • Gain-of-Function and CMC: In 2011–2013, teams led by Casanova and others discovered that autosomal dominant mutations causing STAT1 gain-of-function underlie many cases of chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (www.innatedb.com). GOF mutations (often affecting the coiled-coil or CCD/DBD domains to impair dephosphorylation or increase dimer stability) result in hyperactivated STAT1. Surprisingly, this leads to selective susceptibility to chronic Candida infections because overactive STAT1 signaling suppresses IL-17–producing T cells, a key defense against fungi (www.innatedb.com). This was a breakthrough in understanding human Th17 immunity and showed the need for balanced STAT1 activity.
  • Negative Regulation: Research into STAT1’s regulation identified specific inhibitors. Shuai et al. (1997) isolated PIAS1, a nuclear protein that binds activated STAT1 and inhibits its DNA-binding and gene activation ability (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). Similarly, studies of cytokine signaling revealed SOCS1 as an interferon-inducible feedback inhibitor that binds JAKs to turn off STAT1 signaling (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). These findings explained how cells avoid uncontrolled STAT1 activity and have informed therapeutic strategies (e.g. mimicking SOCS1 to dampen pathological STAT1 activation) (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).
  • Structural and Mechanistic Insights: Crystallographic studies of STAT1 provided insight into its activation and DNA binding. For example, crystal structures of STAT1’s core (ND-DBD-SH2) illuminated how unphosphorylated STAT1 exists as antiparallel dimers and how phosphorylation induces a rearrangement to form active parallel dimers that bind DNA (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). Mutagenesis experiments have pinpointed key residues for function: Y701 and S727 for activation; the KXLN motif in the N-domain for nuclear import; and various interface residues for dimer stability and cooperative DNA binding (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). These studies built a molecular understanding of STAT1’s action.
  • Contemporary Research: Ongoing studies explore STAT1 in disease contexts – e.g. its role in cancer immunology, where STAT1 can promote tumor immune surveillance or, if dysregulated, contribute to resistance to therapy (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). STAT1 is also being studied in the context of inflammatory disorders and as a potential drug target. The breadth of STAT1 research underscores its importance: as one of the first discovered STATs, it remains central in cytokine biology and a model for transcription factor regulation.

Each of these findings has been captured in Gene Ontology annotations. For example, the requirement of STAT1 for IFN signaling is annotated as "response to interferon-gamma" (GO:0034341) and "type I interferon signaling pathway" (GO:0060337), supported by the knockout studies. The discovery of PIAS1 contributes to annotations like "negative regulation of STAT1 signaling" (part of GO:0042509), and the STAT1 structural studies inform annotations of its molecular function in sequence-specific DNA binding and transcriptional activation. These accumulated experimental evidences ensure that the GO curation for STAT1 is well-founded in the literature.

Therapeutic Implications and STAT1 Targeting

Recent advances in understanding STAT1 function have opened new therapeutic avenues, particularly through JAK-STAT pathway modulation. The clinical success of JAK inhibitors has demonstrated the therapeutic potential of targeting this pathway in various disease contexts.

JAK Inhibitors and Cancer Immunotherapy (2023-2024)

Breakthrough Clinical Results: Two separate clinical trials in 2024 found that "combining JAK inhibitors with immune checkpoint inhibitors significantly improved treatment outcomes, with the combination shrinking tumors in more than half of participants with lung cancer and lymphoma."

Hodgkin Lymphoma: A phase I clinical trial of ruxolitinib with nivolumab in 19 Hodgkin lymphoma patients "achieved a best overall response rate of 53% (10/19)" in patients who had previously failed checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Remarkably, "two years after the start of the trial, 46% of participants had no sign of their cancer growing back."

Mechanistic Rationale: The therapeutic benefit stems from the recognition that "cytokine signaling through the Janus kinase (JAK)–signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) pathway correlates with checkpoint immunotherapy resistance."

Current JAK Inhibitor Arsenal

Approved Therapeutics: "Twelve JAK inhibitors have been approved for clinical use against autoimmune diseases: ruxolitinib, pacritinib, fedratinib, tofacitinib, baricitinib, abrocitinib, filgotinib, oclacitinib, peficitinib, upadacitinib, deucravacitinib, and delgocitinib."

STAT1-Specific Targeting: These inhibitors demonstrate "varying specificities for JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, and TYK2," allowing for tailored therapeutic approaches depending on the specific STAT pathway involved.

Clinical Applications

STAT1 Gain-of-Function Treatment: Recent case reports demonstrate successful treatment of STAT1 GOF patients with baricitinib, showing normalization of liver biochemical parameters and spleen size reduction from 11.0 cm to 7.1 cm diameter after 44 months of treatment.

Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma: JAK inhibitors have shown promise in treating CTCL, with drugs like ruxolitinib and cerdulatinib demonstrating potential therapeutic benefit with manageable side effects.

Autoimmune Applications: JAK inhibition has proven effective in "treatment-resistant autoimmune hepatitis" associated with STAT1 gain-of-function mutations.

Safety Considerations

Infection Risk: "Risk of serious infections and opportunistic infections has been reported with JAK inhibitors," with tofacitinib showing "doubled rate of herpes zoster infection compared to patients using biologics."

Malignancy Risk: While some reports suggested increased tumorigenesis risk with tofacitinib, "a meta-analysis found no increased risk of malignancy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with tofacitinib."

Future Therapeutic Directions

The success of JAK inhibitor combinations with checkpoint inhibitors represents "significant advances in understanding how JAK-STAT pathway inhibition can enhance cancer immunotherapy, particularly in previously treatment-resistant cases." This research has opened new avenues for:
- Combination immunotherapy approaches
- Precision medicine based on STAT1 mutation status
- Novel therapeutic strategies for primary immunodeficiencies
- Targeted treatment of autoimmune disorders with STAT1 dysregulation

Post-Translational Modifications and Regulation

STAT1 function is precisely controlled through multiple post-translational modifications that regulate its activity, localization, and target gene specificity.

Phosphorylation

Y701 (Tyrosine 701): The critical activating phosphorylation site required for STAT1 dimerization and transcriptional activity. Recent studies have also identified "several phosphorylatable residues in STAT1, including Y68 and Y106," though these remain to be fully characterized.

S727 (Serine 727): Located in the transactivation domain, S727 phosphorylation "is required for maximal transcriptional activity of STAT1" and is mediated by kinases including p38 MAPK and CDK8.

T749 (Threonine 749): Phosphorylated during LPS responses, contributing to STAT1 activation in inflammatory contexts.

Beyond Phosphorylation

While specific recent data on STAT1 acetylation and methylation remains limited, research on the broader STAT family indicates extensive regulation through these modifications. Studies on STAT3 have identified "10 documented sites for acetylation" and multiple methylation sites, suggesting similar regulatory complexity for STAT1.

Negative Regulation

STAT1 activity is tightly controlled by several negative regulators:
- SOCS1: Provides feedback inhibition by targeting JAK kinases
- PIAS1: Blocks STAT1 DNA binding in the nucleus
- Nuclear phosphatases (TC45/PTPN2): Dephosphorylate Y701 to terminate signaling

This multi-layered regulation ensures that STAT1 responses are appropriately scaled and terminated, preventing excessive inflammation while maintaining effective immune responses.

Summary and Research Conclusions

This comprehensive analysis of STAT1 reveals its fundamental importance as a master regulator of interferon signaling and immune responses. The accumulated evidence from decades of research, including recent advances in 2023-2024, establishes several key conclusions:

Core Functions (Well-Established)

  1. Critical transcription factor in the JAK-STAT pathway mediating interferon responses
  2. Master regulator of over 300 interferon-stimulated genes including IRF1, ISG15, MX1, OAS1, and CXCL10
  3. Essential mediator of both type I (IFN-α/β) and type II (IFN-γ) interferon signaling
  4. Key coordinator of antiviral, antimicrobial, and immune regulatory responses

Disease Relevance (Clinically Validated)

  1. Loss-of-function mutations cause severe primary immunodeficiency (MSMD) with mycobacterial and viral susceptibility
  2. Gain-of-function mutations represent the most frequent cause of chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC)
  3. Therapeutic target for cancer immunotherapy through JAK inhibitor combinations
  4. Clinical biomarker for precision medicine approaches in immunology and oncology

Commonly Over-Annotated Aspects

Based on this comprehensive review, potential over-annotations might include:
- Non-specific "protein binding" annotations that don't capture STAT1's specific transcription factor functions
- Overly broad inflammatory process annotations that don't distinguish STAT1's specific role from general inflammation
- Generic "signal transduction" terms that miss the specificity of JAK-STAT pathway signaling
- Non-immune cellular processes where STAT1's role may be secondary or contextual rather than core

Research Priorities and Future Directions

  1. Mechanistic understanding of post-translational modifications beyond phosphorylation
  2. Therapeutic development of selective STAT1 modulators for precision medicine
  3. Clinical translation of JAK inhibitor combinations in various cancer types
  4. Functional genomics of STAT1 target gene networks in different cellular contexts

This research establishes STAT1 as a critical hub in immune signaling with well-defined core functions in interferon responses, validated disease associations, and emerging therapeutic importance in cancer immunotherapy and autoimmune disorders.

Notes

(STAT1-notes.md)

STAT1 Gene Review Notes

2025-01-14 - Retired Annotation Fix

Issue: Validation failure due to 1 annotation not found in the current GOA file.

Root Cause: PMID:16257975 that was referenced in one annotation (GO:0046427 - positive regulation of receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT) has been removed from the current GOA database.

Action Taken: Marked the annotation with PMID:16257975 as retired: true to exclude it from GOA validation while preserving the annotation review work.

Validation Status: After marking the retired annotation, the gene now passes validation with only warnings about PENDING annotations and an invalid PMID:34521819 that couldn't be fetched.

Outstanding Issues:
- PMID:34521819 cannot be verified - may need manual checking or correction
- Large number of PENDING annotations require review

Note: STAT1 is a key transcription factor in the JAK-STAT signaling pathway, particularly important for interferon signaling and immune responses. The single retired annotation represents ongoing curation changes in the GOA database.

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id: P42224
gene_symbol: STAT1
taxon:
  id: NCBITaxon:9606
  label: Homo sapiens
description: STAT1 is a latent cytoplasmic transcription factor that serves as a
  central mediator of cytokine signaling, particularly interferon responses. 
  Upon cytokine stimulation, STAT1 becomes phosphorylated on Y701 by JAK 
  kinases, forms homodimers or heterodimers (e.g., with STAT2), and translocates
  to the nucleus where it binds specific DNA elements to regulate gene 
  expression. STAT1 is essential for antiviral and antimicrobial immunity, 
  mediating both type I (IFN-α/β, forming ISGF3 complex) and type II (IFN-γ, 
  forming GAF complex) interferon responses. Knockout studies demonstrate 
  STAT1's non-redundant role in host defense against viruses, bacteria, and 
  fungi.
existing_annotations:
  - term:
      id: GO:0000978
      label: RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA 
        binding
    evidence_type: IBA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
    review:
      summary: STAT1 binds to specific DNA regulatory elements including GAS 
        (gamma-activated sites) and ISRE sequences in gene promoters. This IBA 
        annotation accurately reflects STAT1's well-established function as a 
        sequence-specific transcription factor.
      action: ACCEPT
      reason: IBA annotations represent high-quality phylogenetically-inferred 
        annotations that have undergone extensive review. STAT1's 
        sequence-specific DNA binding to cis-regulatory regions is a core 
        molecular function well-supported by structural and biochemical 
        evidence.
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:9630226
          supporting_text: The crystal structure of the DNA complex of a STAT-1 
            homodimer has been determined at 2.9 A resolution. STAT-1 utilizes a
            DNA-binding domain with an immunoglobulin fold, similar to that of 
            NFkappaB and the p53 tumor suppressor protein
  - term:
      id: GO:0000981
      label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase 
        II-specific
    evidence_type: IBA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
    review:
      summary: This is STAT1's core molecular function. STAT1 is a bona fide 
        transcription factor that activates RNA polymerase II-mediated 
        transcription of interferon-stimulated genes and other 
        cytokine-responsive genes. IBA annotation is well-supported.
      action: ACCEPT
      reason: This represents STAT1's primary molecular function as established 
        by decades of research. STAT1 directly regulates over 300 
        interferon-stimulated genes through RNA polymerase II-mediated 
        transcription. IBA evidence reflects phylogenetic conservation of this 
        core function.
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: file:human/STAT1/STAT1-deep-research.md
          supporting_text: STAT1 regulates a vast network of target genes, with 
            over 300 interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) identified through 
            experimental validation
  - term:
      id: GO:0003677
      label: DNA binding
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
    review:
      summary: While STAT1 does bind DNA, this term is overly general. STAT1's 
        DNA binding is sequence-specific and is better captured by more specific
        terms like GO:0000981 or GO:0043565.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      reason: Generic DNA binding (GO:0003677) provides insufficient functional 
        specificity for a well-characterized transcription factor like STAT1. 
        The more specific terms 'RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region 
        sequence-specific DNA binding' and 'DNA-binding transcription factor 
        activity, RNA polymerase II-specific' better capture STAT1's functional 
        specificity.
  - term:
      id: GO:0003700
      label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000002
    review:
      summary: This is a core function of STAT1 as a transcription factor. 
        However, the more specific term GO:0000981 (DNA-binding transcription 
        factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific) is more informative.
      action: ACCEPT
      reason: While GO:0000981 is more specific and preferred, this broader term
        still accurately describes STAT1's transcriptional function. Both terms 
        can coexist as they represent different levels of annotation 
        granularity, with the specific term providing more mechanistic detail.
  - term:
      id: GO:0000981
      label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase 
        II-specific
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
    review:
      summary: Duplicate of the same term with IBA evidence. This IEA annotation
        supports the same core function but is redundant with higher-quality IBA
        annotation.
      action: ACCEPT
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:11238845
    review:
      summary: PMID:11238845 shows STAT1 interaction with vaccinia virus VH1 
        phosphatase. While STAT1 does bind proteins, this generic term provides 
        limited functional insight. STAT1's critical protein interactions 
        (homodimerization, JAK binding, coactivator binding) are better captured
        by more specific terms.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:11238845
          supporting_text: 'Vaccinia virus blocks gamma interferon signal transduction:
            viral VH1 phosphatase reverses Stat1 activation.'
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:12070153
    review:
      summary: Study shows STAT1 binding to EGFR domains. Generic protein 
        binding term lacks specificity about STAT1's functional protein 
        interactions.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:12070153
          supporting_text: 2002 Jun 17. Identification of both positive and 
            negative domains within the epidermal growth factor receptor 
            COOH-terminal region for signal transducer and activator of 
            transcription (STAT) activation.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:12788789
    review:
      summary: Study demonstrates STAT1 interaction with c-Fos in NOS2 gene 
        regulation. While this shows functional protein interaction, the generic
        term is less informative than specific binding terms.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:12788789
          supporting_text: STAT-1 and c-Fos interaction in nitric oxide 
            synthase-2 gene activation.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:15780933
    review:
      summary: Paper describes structural basis of STAT1 receptor binding 
        interactions. Generic protein binding term lacks functional specificity.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:15780933
          supporting_text: Structural bases of unphosphorylated STAT1 
            association and receptor binding.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:15825084
    review:
      summary: Shows HCV core protein degrading STAT1 to suppress interferon 
        signaling. Generic term doesn't capture the functional significance of 
        this pathogen-host interaction.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:15825084
          supporting_text: Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon 
            signaling by degrading STAT1.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:16189514
    review:
      summary: Large-scale proteome interaction mapping study. While it may 
        identify STAT1 interactions, the generic protein binding term provides 
        minimal functional insight.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:16189514
          supporting_text: Towards a proteome-scale map of the human 
            protein-protein interaction network.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:16273093
    review:
      summary: ErbB receptor protein microarray study. Mass interaction data 
        lacks specific functional context for STAT1.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:16273093
          supporting_text: A quantitative protein interaction network for the 
            ErbB receptors using protein microarrays.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:16940534
    review:
      summary: HCV core protein blocking STAT1 SH2 domain interactions. While 
        functionally relevant, generic protein binding doesn't capture the 
        mechanistic detail.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:16940534
          supporting_text: Hepatitis C virus core protein blocks interferon 
            signaling by interaction with the STAT1 SH2 domain.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:17275127
    review:
      summary: HCV NS5A suppressing STAT1 phosphorylation. Generic protein 
        binding term lacks functional specificity for this pathogen-mediated 
        inhibition.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:17275127
          supporting_text: Dec 14. HCV NS5A inhibits interferon-alpha signaling 
            through suppression of STAT1 phosphorylation in hepatocyte-derived 
            cell lines.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:17596301
    review:
      summary: SARS-CoV ORF6 antagonizing STAT1 nuclear import. While this 
        demonstrates pathogen-host protein interaction, the generic term lacks 
        functional context.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:17596301
          supporting_text: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus ORF6 
            antagonizes STAT1 function by sequestering nuclear import factors on
            the rough endoplasmic reticulum/Golgi membrane.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:17923090
    review:
      summary: Study on acetylation-dependent interferon receptor signaling. 
        Generic protein binding term doesn't capture the regulatory complexity 
        of STAT1 interactions.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:17923090
          supporting_text: Acetylation-dependent signal transduction for type I 
            interferon receptor.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:20195357
    review:
      summary: Comprehensive resource of transcription factor interaction 
        networks. Large-scale interaction data lacks specific functional 
        context.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:20195357
          supporting_text: A comprehensive resource of interacting protein 
            regions for refining human transcription factor networks.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:20576130
    review:
      summary: PAFR and FAK/STAT1 networking in BRCA1-mutant ovarian epithelium.
        Context-specific interaction that is better described by more specific 
        terms.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:20576130
          supporting_text: Activated networking of platelet activating factor 
            receptor and FAK/STAT1 induces malignant potential in BRCA1-mutant 
            at-risk ovarian epithelium.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:21903422
    review:
      summary: Mapping innate immunity protein interaction networks regulating 
        type I interferon. While functionally relevant, generic term lacks 
        specificity.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:21903422
          supporting_text: 2011 Sep 8. Mapping a dynamic innate immunity protein
            interaction network regulating type I interferon production.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:21988832
    review:
      summary: Human liver protein interaction network study. Large-scale 
        proteomic data without specific functional context for STAT1.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:21988832
          supporting_text: Toward an understanding of the protein interaction 
            network of the human liver.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:24065129
    review:
      summary: IFN-β increases STAT1/STAT2/IRF9 complex formation for antiviral 
        resistance. While this shows functional protein interactions, generic 
        term doesn't capture the specific complex formation.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:24065129
          supporting_text: IFNβ-dependent increases in STAT1, STAT2, and IRF9 
            mediate resistance to viruses and DNA damage.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:24360797
    review:
      summary: RIG-I interaction with STAT1 in hepatocellular carcinoma 
        interferon response. Generic protein binding lacks mechanistic 
        specificity.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:24360797
          supporting_text: 2013 Dec 19. Hepatic RIG-I predicts survival and 
            interferon-α therapeutic response in hepatocellular carcinoma.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:24658140
    review:
      summary: Mammalian membrane two-hybrid assay for membrane protein 
        interactions. Technical methodology paper with limited functional 
        insight.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:24658140
          supporting_text: The mammalian-membrane two-hybrid assay (MaMTH) for 
            probing membrane-protein interactions in human cells.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:25241761
    review:
      summary: In situ proximity ligation assay for pathway protein 
        interactions. Methodological study without specific functional context 
        for STAT1.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:25241761
          supporting_text: Oct 9. Using an in situ proximity ligation assay to 
            systematically profile endogenous protein-protein interactions in a 
            pathway network.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:25416956
    review:
      summary: Large-scale proteome-scale human interactome network mapping. 
        Generic interaction data without specific functional context.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:25416956
          supporting_text: A proteome-scale map of the human interactome 
            network.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:25609649
    review:
      summary: Proteomic analysis of chromatin-associated vs. soluble 
        transcription factor complexes. While relevant to STAT1's 
        transcriptional function, generic protein binding lacks specificity.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:25609649
          supporting_text: Proteomic analyses reveal distinct 
            chromatin-associated and soluble transcription factor complexes.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:26889034
    review:
      summary: Bovine herpesvirus VP8 protein interacting with STAT1 to inhibit 
        interferon signaling. Pathogen-host interaction better described by more
        specific terms.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26889034
          supporting_text: May 15. VP8, the Major Tegument Protein of Bovine 
            Herpesvirus 1, Interacts with Cellular STAT1 and Inhibits Interferon
            Beta Signaling.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:26966684
    review:
      summary: PIPINO software for protein-protein interaction identification 
        from mass spectrometry. Computational methodology paper with limited 
        functional context.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26966684
          supporting_text: 'PIPINO: A Software Package to Facilitate the Identification
            of Protein-Protein Interactions from Affinity Purification Mass Spectrometry
            Data.'
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:31980649
    review:
      summary: EGFR network rewiring in KRAS-mutant colorectal cancer cells. 
        Cancer-specific context where generic protein binding lacks functional 
        detail.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:31980649
          supporting_text: Extensive rewiring of the EGFR network in colorectal 
            cancer cells expressing transforming levels of KRAS(G13D).
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:32953130
    review:
      summary: SARS-CoV-2 N protein antagonizing STAT1/STAT2 interferon 
        signaling. While functionally relevant pathogen-host interaction, 
        generic term lacks mechanistic detail.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:32953130
          supporting_text: SARS-CoV-2 N protein antagonizes type I interferon 
            signaling by suppressing phosphorylation and nuclear translocation 
            of STAT1 and STAT2.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:33961781
    review:
      summary: Cell-specific remodeling of human interactome networks. 
        Large-scale proteomic data without specific functional context.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:33961781
          supporting_text: 2021 May 6. Dual proteome-scale networks reveal 
            cell-specific remodeling of the human interactome.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:34950606
    review:
      summary: SARS-CoV-2 M and S proteins antagonizing interferon response. 
        Viral interference with STAT1, but generic term lacks mechanistic 
        detail.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:34950606
          supporting_text: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 
            (SARS-CoV-2) Membrane (M) and Spike (S) Proteins Antagonize Host 
            Type I Interferon Response.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:35140242
    review:
      summary: Human transcription factor protein interaction networks. 
        Large-scale interaction mapping without specific functional context.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:35140242
          supporting_text: Human transcription factor protein interaction 
            networks.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:8156998
    review:
      summary: IFN-γ receptor tyrosine phosphorylation coupling to STAT1 signal 
        transduction. While this demonstrates functional receptor-STAT1 
        interaction, generic term lacks specificity.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:8156998
          supporting_text: Ligand-induced IFN gamma receptor tyrosine 
            phosphorylation couples the receptor to its signal transduction 
            system (p91).
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:8605877
    review:
      summary: STAT1/STAT2 SH2 domains mediating IFN-α signal transduction. 
        While this shows critical STAT1 protein interactions, the more specific 
        "identical protein binding" term for this paper better captures the 
        homodimerization function.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:8605877
          supporting_text: The SH2 domains of Stat1 and Stat2 mediate multiple 
            interactions in the transduction of IFN-alpha signals.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:8662591
    review:
      summary: Differential STAT3/STAT1 activation via gp130 cytoplasmic domain.
        Shows STAT1 receptor interactions but generic term lacks functional 
        specificity.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:8662591
          supporting_text: Differential activation of acute phase response 
            factor/STAT3 and STAT1 via the cytoplasmic domain of the interleukin
            6 signal transducer gp130.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:9121453
    review:
      summary: STAT2 functional subdomains for IFN-α receptor interaction and 
        signaling. Shows STAT1-STAT2 heterodimerization but generic term lacks 
        specificity.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:9121453
          supporting_text: Functional subdomains of STAT2 required for 
            preassociation with the alpha interferon receptor and for signaling.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:9881977
    review:
      summary: Adenoviral suppression of STAT1 function. Pathogen-host 
        interaction where generic protein binding lacks mechanistic detail.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:9881977
          supporting_text: Direct suppression of Stat1 function during 
            adenoviral infection.
  - term:
      id: GO:0042802
      label: identical protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:8605877
    review:
      summary: PMID:8605877 demonstrates STAT1 SH2 domain-mediated 
        homodimerization essential for IFN-α signaling. This is a core molecular
        function of STAT1 - formation of homodimers through reciprocal 
        SH2-phosphotyrosine interactions.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:8605877
          supporting_text: the SH2 domain of Stat1 and Stat2 can mediate homo- 
            as well as heterodimerization, suggest that a single SH2 
            domain-phosphotyrosyl interaction is sufficient for dimerization. 
            Moreover, they provide the first direct evidence that the target of 
            the SH2 domain is the STAT tyrosine activation site
  - term:
      id: GO:0042802
      label: identical protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:9630226
    review:
      summary: Crystal structure paper showing STAT1 dimer bound to DNA. This 
        provides direct structural evidence for STAT1 homodimerization, which is
        essential for its transcriptional function.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:9630226
          supporting_text: The STAT-1 dimer forms a contiguous C-shaped clamp 
            around DNA that is stabilized by reciprocal and highly specific 
            interactions between the SH2 domain of one monomer and the 
            C-terminal segment, phosphorylated on tyrosine, of the other
  - term:
      id: GO:0031730
      label: CCR5 chemokine receptor binding
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: This is a very specific interaction that is not part of STAT1's 
        core function. STAT1 primarily functions in interferon signaling, not 
        chemokine receptor binding. This appears to be an erroneous 
        computational annotation.
      action: REMOVE
      reason: STAT1 is a transcription factor that mediates interferon signaling
        through JAK-STAT pathway activation. CCR5 chemokine receptor binding is 
        completely unrelated to STAT1's established molecular functions and 
        biological roles. This IEA annotation likely represents a computational 
        error or inappropriate sequence similarity inference.
      additional_reference_ids:
        - file:human/STAT1/STAT1-deep-research.md
  - term:
      id: GO:0043565
      label: sequence-specific DNA binding
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: STAT1 binds sequence-specifically to GAS elements and ISRE 
        sequences. This is a core molecular function, though the more specific 
        RNA polymerase II terms are preferable.
      action: ACCEPT
      reason: STAT1 demonstrates sequence-specific DNA binding to GAS 
        (gamma-activated sites) elements as homodimers and to ISRE 
        (interferon-stimulated response elements) as part of ISGF3 complex. This
        is a well-validated core molecular function.
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:9630226
          supporting_text: The STAT-1 dimer forms a contiguous C-shaped clamp 
            around DNA that is stabilized by reciprocal and highly specific 
            interactions between the SH2 domain of one monomer and the 
            C-terminal segment, phosphorylated on tyrosine, of the other
  - term:
      id: GO:0051721
      label: protein phosphatase 2A binding
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: While STAT1 may interact with phosphatases for dephosphorylation,
        PP2A is not a well-established specific regulator of STAT1. This IEA 
        annotation lacks experimental support for a functionally relevant 
        interaction.
      action: REMOVE
      reason: STAT1 is primarily regulated by nuclear phosphatases such as 
        TC45/PTPN2 that dephosphorylate Y701, not PP2A. The literature does not 
        support PP2A as a major regulator of STAT1 function. This IEA annotation
        lacks experimental validation and contradicts established regulatory 
        mechanisms.
      additional_reference_ids:
        - file:human/STAT1/STAT1-deep-research.md
  - term:
      id: GO:0071345
      label: cellular response to cytokine stimulus
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: This is a core biological process for STAT1. STAT1 mediates 
        cellular responses to multiple cytokines including interferons, IL-6, 
        and others. This is well-supported by extensive literature.
      action: ACCEPT
      reason: STAT1 is the master regulator of cytokine responses, particularly 
        interferon signaling. This biological process term accurately captures 
        STAT1's primary function in mediating cellular responses to IFN-α/β, 
        IFN-γ, and other cytokines through the JAK-STAT pathway.
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: file:human/STAT1/STAT1-deep-research.md
          supporting_text: STAT1 functions as a latent cytosolic transcription 
            factor that becomes activated upon extracellular stimulation. The 
            protein undergoes a well-characterized activation cycle through 
            cytokine binding to membrane receptors
  - term:
      id: GO:0000981
      label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase 
        II-specific
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:32209697
    review:
      summary: Study shows noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expanding 
        transcriptional activity to include LPS-induced IL-6 and IL-12p40 
        production. Strong experimental evidence (IDA) for STAT1's core 
        transcriptional function.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:32209697
          supporting_text: STAT1 phosphorylated at Thr749 directly enhanced 
            transcription of the gene encoding IL-12p40 (IL12B). Instead of 
            affecting STAT1 nuclear translocation, phosphorylation of Thr749 
            facilitated the binding of STAT1 to a noncanonical DNA motif 
            (5'-TTTGANNC-3') in the promoter regions of ARID5A and IL12B
  - term:
      id: GO:0000981
      label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase 
        II-specific
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:11972023
    review:
      summary: Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for STAT1 Ser-727 phosphorylation 
        in IFN-γ response. Demonstrates STAT1's transcriptional activation 
        function with experimental evidence.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:11972023
          supporting_text: In response to IFN-γ, the latent cytoplasmic protein 
            signal transducers and activators of transcription 1 (Stat1) becomes
            phosphorylated on Y701, dimerizes, and accumulates in the nucleus to
            activate transcription of IFN-γ-responsive genes
  - term:
      id: GO:0000981
      label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase 
        II-specific
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:28753426
    review:
      summary: SETD2-mediated methylation of STAT1 critical for interferon 
        antiviral activity. Strong experimental evidence for STAT1's 
        transcription factor function.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:28753426
          supporting_text: SETD2 directly mediates STAT1 methylation on lysine 
            525 via its methyltransferase activity, which reinforces 
            IFN-activated STAT1 phosphorylation and antiviral cellular response.
            In addition, SETD2 selectively catalyzes the tri-methylation of 
            H3K36 on promoters of some ISGs such as ISG15, leading to gene 
            activation
  - term:
      id: GO:0046427
      label: positive regulation of receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:16257975
    retired: true
    review:
      summary: Study shows conserved Leu-724 required for STAT1 serine 
        phosphorylation and coactivator recruitment for IFN-γ mediated 
        transcription. This accurately reflects STAT1's role in promoting 
        JAK-STAT pathway signaling.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:16257975
          supporting_text: the conserved Leu-724 residue is also essential for 
            gene activation mediated by Stat1.
  - term:
      id: GO:0003700
      label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:9535918
    review:
      summary: IL-9 receptor leads to STAT activation and apoptosis prevention. 
        While this shows STAT1's transcriptional activity, the more specific RNA
        polymerase II term is preferable for precision.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:9535918
          supporting_text: Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the 
            interleukin-9 receptor alpha subunit leads to STAT activation and 
            prevention of apoptosis
  - term:
      id: GO:0000977
      label: RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific
        DNA binding
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:22002246
    review:
      summary: DOT1L interaction required for STAT1-activated gene expression. 
        This demonstrates STAT1's sequence-specific binding to regulatory 
        regions, which is a core molecular function.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:22002246
          supporting_text: STAT1 binding to its DNA recognition element near the
            IRF1 promoter is diminished 2-fold in the DOT1L-depleted cell line. 
            In vivo and in vitro protein interaction assays reveal a DOT1L-STAT1
            interaction
  - term:
      id: GO:0001223
      label: transcription coactivator binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:22002246
    review:
      summary: STAT1 interaction with DOT1L coactivator for gene expression. 
        This reflects STAT1's ability to recruit transcriptional machinery, 
        which is essential for its transcriptional activation function.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:22002246
          supporting_text: Domain mapping identifies the middle region of DOT1L 
            (amino acids 580–1183) as the STAT1 interaction domain.
  - term:
      id: GO:0001222
      label: transcription corepressor binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:23386060
    review:
      summary: hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signaling by targeting STAT1. 
        While STAT1 may interact with corepressors as part of regulatory 
        mechanisms, this is not a core function and may represent 
        context-specific regulation.
      action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
      reason: Transcription corepressor binding represents a regulatory 
        mechanism for fine-tuning STAT1 activity rather than a core molecular 
        function. While functionally relevant for STAT1 regulation, this 
        interaction is context-dependent and not part of STAT1's primary 
        interferon signaling functions.
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:23386060
          supporting_text: hcaf1/cnot7 regulates interferon signalling by 
            targeting stat1
  - term:
      id: GO:0000981
      label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase 
        II-specific
    evidence_type: ISA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000113
    review:
      summary: Annotation based on sequence similarity to known transcription 
        factors. While ISA evidence is less strong than experimental evidence, 
        this accurately reflects STAT1's core function.
      action: ACCEPT
      reason: ISA (Inferred from Sequence Alignment) annotation is supported by 
        STAT1's well-characterized DNA-binding domain structure and sequence 
        similarity to other transcription factors. The annotation accurately 
        reflects STAT1's core transcriptional function despite being 
        computationally inferred.
      additional_reference_ids:
        - GO_REF:0000113
  - term:
      id: GO:0000979
      label: RNA polymerase II core promoter sequence-specific DNA binding
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:23386060
    review:
      summary: hCAF1/CNOT7 regulation of STAT1 interferon signaling. While STAT1
        can bind core promoter regions, it more commonly binds to enhancer 
        regions (GAS elements). This may be context-specific.
      action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
      reason: STAT1 primarily binds to enhancer elements (GAS sites) and distal 
        regulatory regions rather than core promoters. While it may occasionally
        bind core promoter sequences in specific contexts, this represents a 
        minority of STAT1's DNA binding activity and is not a core molecular 
        function.
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:23386060
          supporting_text: Consistently, hCAF1 silencing enhances STAT1 basal 
            promoter occupancy associated with increased expression of a subset 
            of STAT1-regulated genes
  - term:
      id: GO:0045296
      label: cadherin binding
    evidence_type: HDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:25468996
    review:
      summary: E-cadherin interactome study using high-throughput methods. 
        Cadherin binding is not a known or relevant function of STAT1, which is 
        a cytokine-responsive transcription factor. This appears to be a false 
        positive from proteomic screening.
      action: REMOVE
      reason: STAT1 functions as a cytosolic/nuclear transcription factor in 
        interferon signaling pathways. Cadherin binding is completely unrelated 
        to STAT1's established molecular functions and likely represents a false
        positive from high-throughput proteomics screening (HDA evidence). No 
        mechanistic rationale exists for STAT1-cadherin interactions.
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:25468996
          supporting_text: E-cadherin interactome complexity and robustness 
            resolved by quantitative proteomics
  - term:
      id: GO:0000978
      label: RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA 
        binding
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:21268089
    review:
      summary: STAT1-mediated gene transcription inhibition by simvastatin and 
        PPAR/LXR agonists. This demonstrates STAT1's binding to cis-regulatory 
        elements, which is a core function.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:21268089
          supporting_text: Simvastatin and PPAR agonists had no effect on the 
            IFN-γ-induced, phosphorylation-mediated activation of STAT1 and its 
            DNA binding but attenuated its ability to activate gene 
            transcription.
  - term:
      id: GO:0000981
      label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase 
        II-specific
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:21268089
    review:
      summary: Another duplicate of STAT1's core transcription factor function 
        with strong experimental evidence. Consistent with previous assessments.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:21268089
          supporting_text: Simvastatin and PPAR agonists had no effect on the 
            IFN-γ-induced, phosphorylation-mediated activation of STAT1 and its 
            DNA binding but attenuated its ability to activate gene 
            transcription.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: PARP9-DTX3L targeting histone H2BJ and viral protease to enhance 
        interferon signaling. While this shows STAT1 in regulatory complexes, 
        generic protein binding lacks functional specificity.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: STAT1 translocates to the nucleus upon activation where it 
        functions as a transcription factor. Nuclear localization is a key 
        aspect of STAT1's function cycle.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection
  - term:
      id: GO:0019899
      label: enzyme binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: STAT1 interactions with various enzymes (kinases, phosphatases, 
        methyltransferases) are critical for its regulation. This is more 
        informative than generic protein binding but still quite broad.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection
  - term:
      id: GO:0035035
      label: histone acetyltransferase binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: STAT1 interacts with histone-modifying enzymes as part of 
        transcriptional activation complexes. This reflects STAT1's role in 
        chromatin regulation during gene activation.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection
  - term:
      id: GO:0042393
      label: histone binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: STAT1's interaction with histones is part of its transcriptional 
        regulatory function, involving chromatin remodeling at target genes. 
        This is a relevant molecular function.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection
  - term:
      id: GO:0044389
      label: ubiquitin-like protein ligase binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: STAT1 regulation involves ubiquitin-like modifications and 
        interactions with ligases for protein stability and localization 
        control. This is a relevant regulatory mechanism.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection
  - term:
      id: GO:0000979
      label: RNA polymerase II core promoter sequence-specific DNA binding
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:28753426
    review:
      summary: SETD2 methylation study showing STAT1 binding to core promoter 
        regions. While STAT1 primarily binds enhancer regions, it can also bind 
        promoter regions depending on gene context.
      action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:28753426
          supporting_text: Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1
            Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:28753426
    review:
      summary: SETD2 methyltransferase interaction with STAT1. While this is a 
        functionally important interaction for STAT1 regulation, the generic 
        protein binding term lacks specificity.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:28753426
          supporting_text: Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1
            Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
  - term:
      id: GO:0042803
      label: protein homodimerization activity
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:28753426
    review:
      summary: Demonstrates STAT1 homodimerization essential for transcriptional
        function. This is a more specific and accurate term than "identical 
        protein binding" for describing STAT1's dimerization.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:28753426
          supporting_text: SETD2 directly mediates STAT1 methylation on lysine 
            525 via its methyltransferase activity, which reinforces 
            IFN-activated STAT1 phosphorylation and antiviral cellular response
  - term:
      id: GO:0003700
      label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:23386060
    review:
      summary: hCAF1/CNOT7 regulation of STAT1. Strong experimental evidence for
        STAT1's transcriptional function, though RNA polymerase II-specific 
        terms are more precise.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:23386060
          supporting_text: Consistently, hCAF1 silencing enhances STAT1 basal 
            promoter occupancy associated with increased expression of a subset 
            of STAT1-regulated genes.
  - term:
      id: GO:0000978
      label: RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA 
        binding
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:18035482
    review:
      summary: STAT1 regulation of XAF1 expression in colon cancer cells by 
        IFN-β. Demonstrates STAT1's sequence-specific binding to regulatory 
        regions, which is a core function.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:18035482
          supporting_text: 'Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell
            by interferon beta: activation by the transcription regulator STAT1'
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:12867595
    review:
      summary: GRIM-19 as inhibitor of STAT3, may also interact with STAT1. 
        Generic protein binding term lacks functional specificity.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:12867595
          supporting_text: The cell death regulator GRIM-19 is an inhibitor of 
            signal transducer and activator of transcription 3.
  - term:
      id: GO:0043542
      label: endothelial cell migration
    evidence_type: IMP
    original_reference_id: PMID:16585190
    negated: true
    review:
      summary: PMID:16585190 reports STAT1 activation inhibits angiogenesis and 
        tube formation; GOA captures this PMID as NOT involved in endothelial 
        cell migration.
      action: ACCEPT
      reason: GOA marks this PMID as NOT involved_in endothelial cell migration.
        The study shows STAT1-driven inhibition of angiogenic responses in 
        endothelial cells rather than promoting migration, so the negated 
        annotation is appropriate.
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:16585190
          supporting_text: Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 
            activation in endothelial cells is a negative regulator of 
            angiogenesis
  - term:
      id: GO:0003700
      label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:10973496
    review:
      summary: Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of STAT1 regulated by 
        leucine-rich export signal. Strong experimental evidence for STAT1's 
        transcriptional function.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:10973496
          supporting_text: Signal transducer and activator of transcription 
            (Stat) proteins are latent transcription factors that reside in the 
            cytoplasm before activation. On cytokine-induced tyrosine 
            phosphorylation, these molecules dimerize and accumulate transiently
            in the nucleus
  - term:
      id: GO:0005164
      label: tumor necrosis factor receptor binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:10848577
    review:
      summary: STAT1 as component of TNFR1-TRADD signaling complex to inhibit 
        NF-κB. While this shows STAT1 in TNF signaling context, this is not a 
        core function compared to interferon signaling.
      action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
      reason: While STAT1 can participate in TNF receptor signaling complexes, 
        this represents cross-pathway interactions rather than STAT1's core 
        function. STAT1's primary role is as an interferon-responsive 
        transcription factor in JAK-STAT signaling, not TNF receptor binding. 
        This interaction may be functionally relevant in specific contexts but 
        is not a central molecular function.
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:10848577
          supporting_text: Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha 
            receptor 1-TRADD signaling complex to inhibit NF-kappaB activation
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:10848577
    review:
      summary: STAT1-TNFR interaction. Generic protein binding lacks functional 
        specificity for this cross-pathway interaction.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:10848577
          supporting_text: Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha 
            receptor 1-TRADD signaling complex to inhibit NF-kappaB activation.
  - term:
      id: GO:0003690
      label: double-stranded DNA binding
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:9630226
    review:
      summary: Crystal structure of STAT1 dimer bound to DNA shows 
        double-stranded DNA binding. While accurate, the sequence-specific DNA 
        binding terms are more informative for STAT1's function.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:9630226
          supporting_text: The crystal structure of the DNA complex of a STAT-1 
            homodimer has been determined at 2.9 A resolution. STAT-1 utilizes a
            DNA-binding domain with an immunoglobulin fold, similar to that of 
            NFkappaB and the p53 tumor suppressor protein
  - term:
      id: GO:0042803
      label: protein homodimerization activity
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:9630226
    review:
      summary: Crystal structure provides definitive evidence for STAT1 
        homodimerization through reciprocal SH2-phosphotyrosine interactions. 
        This is a core molecular function.
      action: ACCEPT
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:9630226
          supporting_text: The STAT-1 dimer forms a contiguous C-shaped clamp 
            around DNA that is stabilized by reciprocal and highly specific 
            interactions between the SH2 domain of one monomer and the 
            C-terminal segment, phosphorylated on tyrosine, of the other
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:16531398
    review:
      summary: Tid1 isoforms as mitochondrial DnaJ-like chaperones interacting 
        with STAT1. Generic protein binding lacks functional context for this 
        chaperone interaction.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:16531398
          supporting_text: Epub 2006 Mar 10. Tid1 isoforms are mitochondrial 
            DnaJ-like chaperones with unique carboxyl termini that determine 
            cytosolic fate.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:16306601
    review:
      summary: RSV-inducible BCL-3 antagonizing STAT/IRF and NF-κB signaling. 
        Pathogen-mediated interference with STAT1 signaling, but generic term 
        lacks specificity.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:16306601
          supporting_text: Respiratory syncytial virus-inducible BCL-3 
            expression antagonizes the STAT/IRF and NF-kappaB signaling pathways
            by inducing histone deacetylase 1 recruitment to the interleukin-8 
            promoter.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005515
      label: protein binding
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:34521819
    review:
      summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative 
        functional annotation. STAT1 binds many specific proteins as part of its
        transcription factor function, but this represents over-annotation. 
        Additionally, the referenced PMID:34521819 could not be retrieved and 
        verified.
      action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
      reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for 
        a well-characterized transcription factor like STAT1. While STAT1 does 
        interact with many proteins (JAKs, co-activators, other STATs), this 
        generic term provides no functional insight. More specific binding terms
        like "identical protein binding" or "enzyme binding" are more 
        informative. Consistent with other protein binding annotations that are 
        marked as over-annotated rather than completely removed.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IBA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0006357
      label: regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
    evidence_type: IBA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0007259
      label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
    evidence_type: IBA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0006952
      label: defense response
    evidence_type: IBA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005737
      label: cytoplasm
    evidence_type: IBA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0042127
      label: regulation of cell population proliferation
    evidence_type: IBA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0043434
      label: response to peptide hormone
    evidence_type: IBA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0060337
      label: type I interferon-mediated signaling pathway
    evidence_type: IBA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000044
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0006355
      label: regulation of DNA-templated transcription
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000002
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0007165
      label: signal transduction
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000002
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0042981
      label: regulation of apoptotic process
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0051093
      label: negative regulation of developmental process
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0051607
      label: defense response to virus
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0060333
      label: type II interferon-mediated signaling pathway
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0060337
      label: type I interferon-mediated signaling pathway
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0007259
      label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
    evidence_type: NAS
    original_reference_id: PMID:24058793
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:24058793
          supporting_text: 'STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique
            signal? Delgoffe GM(1), Vignali DA.'
  - term:
      id: GO:0045944
      label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
    evidence_type: NAS
    original_reference_id: PMID:24058793
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:24058793
          supporting_text: 'STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique
            signal? Delgoffe GM(1), Vignali DA.'
  - term:
      id: GO:0045944
      label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:24065129
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:24065129
          supporting_text: IFNβ-dependent increases in STAT1, STAT2, and IRF9 
            mediate resistance to viruses and DNA damage.
  - term:
      id: GO:0007259
      label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0007584
      label: response to nutrient
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0008015
      label: blood circulation
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0008284
      label: positive regulation of cell population proliferation
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0009410
      label: response to xenobiotic stimulus
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0009612
      label: response to mechanical stimulus
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0032869
      label: cellular response to insulin stimulus
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0034097
      label: response to cytokine
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0042542
      label: response to hydrogen peroxide
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0043434
      label: response to peptide hormone
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0045429
      label: positive regulation of nitric oxide biosynthetic process
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0048661
      label: positive regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0051591
      label: response to cAMP
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0097696
      label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via STAT
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:18035482
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:18035482
          supporting_text: 'Epub 2007 Nov 26. Regulation of XAF1 expression in human
            colon cancer cell by interferon beta: activation by the transcription
            regulator STAT1.'
  - term:
      id: GO:0007259
      label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
    evidence_type: NAS
    original_reference_id: PMID:9630226
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:9630226
          supporting_text: Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1
            dimer bound to DNA.
  - term:
      id: GO:0045944
      label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
    evidence_type: NAS
    original_reference_id: PMID:9630226
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:9630226
          supporting_text: Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1
            dimer bound to DNA.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000052
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:32209697
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:32209697
          supporting_text: Noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expands its 
            transcriptional activity into promoting LPS-induced IL-6 and 
            IL-12p40 production.
  - term:
      id: GO:0045944
      label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:32209697
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:32209697
          supporting_text: Noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expands its 
            transcriptional activity into promoting LPS-induced IL-6 and 
            IL-12p40 production.
  - term:
      id: GO:0038111
      label: interleukin-7-mediated signaling pathway
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:29202461
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:29202461
          supporting_text: eCollection 2017 Nov 16.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IC
    original_reference_id: PMID:28753426
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:28753426
          supporting_text: Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1
            Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:18035482
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:18035482
          supporting_text: 'Epub 2007 Nov 26. Regulation of XAF1 expression in human
            colon cancer cell by interferon beta: activation by the transcription
            regulator STAT1.'
  - term:
      id: GO:0060337
      label: type I interferon-mediated signaling pathway
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:23386060
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:23386060
          supporting_text: hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by 
            targeting STAT1.
  - term:
      id: GO:0007259
      label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:11972023
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:11972023
          supporting_text: Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for Stat1 Ser-727 
            phosphorylation in response to IFN-gamma.
  - term:
      id: GO:0034341
      label: response to type II interferon
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:11972023
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:11972023
          supporting_text: Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for Stat1 Ser-727 
            phosphorylation in response to IFN-gamma.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:28753426
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:28753426
          supporting_text: Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1
            Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
  - term:
      id: GO:0007259
      label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:28753426
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:28753426
          supporting_text: Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1
            Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
  - term:
      id: GO:0035458
      label: cellular response to interferon-beta
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:28753426
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:28753426
          supporting_text: Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1
            Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
  - term:
      id: GO:0071346
      label: cellular response to type II interferon
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:11972023
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:11972023
          supporting_text: Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for Stat1 Ser-727 
            phosphorylation in response to IFN-gamma.
  - term:
      id: GO:0006357
      label: regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:28753426
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:28753426
          supporting_text: Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1
            Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:15322115
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:15322115
          supporting_text: 2004 Aug 20. Protein kinase Cdelta regulates 
            apoptosis via activation of STAT1.
  - term:
      id: GO:0007259
      label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:22002246
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:22002246
          supporting_text: Epub 2011 Oct 15. A novel disrupter of telomere 
            silencing 1-like (DOT1L) interaction is required for signal 
            transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1)-activated gene 
            expression.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IC
    original_reference_id: PMID:9535918
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:9535918
          supporting_text: Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the 
            interleukin-9 receptor alpha subunit leads to STAT activation and 
            prevention of apoptosis.
  - term:
      id: GO:0038113
      label: interleukin-9-mediated signaling pathway
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:9535918
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:9535918
          supporting_text: Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the 
            interleukin-9 receptor alpha subunit leads to STAT activation and 
            prevention of apoptosis.
  - term:
      id: GO:0070106
      label: interleukin-27-mediated signaling pathway
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:32270034
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:32270034
          supporting_text: 2020 Apr. IL-27 signaling activates skin cells to 
            induce innate antiviral proteins and protects against Zika virus 
            infection.
  - term:
      id: GO:1990841
      label: promoter-specific chromatin binding
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection.
  - term:
      id: GO:0000785
      label: chromatin
    evidence_type: ISA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000113
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0002230
      label: positive regulation of defense response to virus by host
    evidence_type: IMP
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection.
  - term:
      id: GO:0002230
      label: positive regulation of defense response to virus by host
    evidence_type: IGI
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection.
  - term:
      id: GO:0045893
      label: positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription
    evidence_type: IMP
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection.
  - term:
      id: GO:0045893
      label: positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription
    evidence_type: IGI
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection.
  - term:
      id: GO:0060333
      label: type II interferon-mediated signaling pathway
    evidence_type: IMP
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection.
  - term:
      id: GO:0032727
      label: positive regulation of interferon-alpha production
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:28753426
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:28753426
          supporting_text: Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1
            Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
  - term:
      id: GO:0051607
      label: defense response to virus
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:28753426
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:28753426
          supporting_text: Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1
            Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:23386060
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:23386060
          supporting_text: hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by 
            targeting STAT1.
  - term:
      id: GO:0071346
      label: cellular response to type II interferon
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:23386060
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:23386060
          supporting_text: hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by 
            targeting STAT1.
  - term:
      id: GO:0045648
      label: positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation
    evidence_type: IMP
    original_reference_id: PMID:28283061
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:28283061
          supporting_text: Functional Selectivity in Cytokine Signaling Revealed
            Through a Pathogenic EPO Mutation.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:15825084
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:15825084
          supporting_text: Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon 
            signaling by degrading STAT1.
  - term:
      id: GO:0035456
      label: response to interferon-beta
    evidence_type: IMP
    original_reference_id: PMID:24882218
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:24882218
          supporting_text: 2014 May 29. Unanchored K48-linked polyubiquitin 
            synthesized by the E3-ubiquitin ligase TRIM6 stimulates the 
            interferon-IKKε kinase-mediated antiviral response.
  - term:
      id: GO:0046725
      label: negative regulation by virus of viral protein levels in host cell
    evidence_type: IMP
    original_reference_id: PMID:15825084
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:15825084
          supporting_text: Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon 
            signaling by degrading STAT1.
  - term:
      id: GO:0035458
      label: cellular response to interferon-beta
    evidence_type: IMP
    original_reference_id: PMID:18035482
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:18035482
          supporting_text: 'Epub 2007 Nov 26. Regulation of XAF1 expression in human
            colon cancer cell by interferon beta: activation by the transcription
            regulator STAT1.'
  - term:
      id: GO:0045944
      label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
    evidence_type: IMP
    original_reference_id: PMID:18035482
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:18035482
          supporting_text: 'Epub 2007 Nov 26. Regulation of XAF1 expression in human
            colon cancer cell by interferon beta: activation by the transcription
            regulator STAT1.'
  - term:
      id: GO:0060333
      label: type II interferon-mediated signaling pathway
    evidence_type: ISS
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0060337
      label: type I interferon-mediated signaling pathway
    evidence_type: ISS
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0000785
      label: chromatin
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:18035482
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:18035482
          supporting_text: 'Epub 2007 Nov 26. Regulation of XAF1 expression in human
            colon cancer cell by interferon beta: activation by the transcription
            regulator STAT1.'
  - term:
      id: GO:0000122
      label: negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
    evidence_type: ISS
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0001937
      label: negative regulation of endothelial cell proliferation
    evidence_type: IMP
    original_reference_id: PMID:16585190
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:16585190
          supporting_text: Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 
            activation in endothelial cells is a negative regulator of 
            angiogenesis.
  - term:
      id: GO:0002053
      label: positive regulation of mesenchymal cell proliferation
    evidence_type: ISS
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0003340
      label: negative regulation of mesenchymal to epithelial transition 
        involved in metanephros morphogenesis
    evidence_type: ISS
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0016525
      label: negative regulation of angiogenesis
    evidence_type: IMP
    original_reference_id: PMID:16585190
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:16585190
          supporting_text: Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 
            activation in endothelial cells is a negative regulator of 
            angiogenesis.
  - term:
      id: GO:0042981
      label: regulation of apoptotic process
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: PMID:12108949
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:12108949
          supporting_text: The role of STATs in apoptosis.
  - term:
      id: GO:0061326
      label: renal tubule development
    evidence_type: IMP
    original_reference_id: PMID:20861313
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:20861313
          supporting_text: 2010 Sep 22. STAT1 is required for redifferentiation 
            during Madin-Darby canine kidney tubulogenesis.
  - term:
      id: GO:0072136
      label: metanephric mesenchymal cell proliferation involved in metanephros 
        development
    evidence_type: ISS
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0072162
      label: metanephric mesenchymal cell differentiation
    evidence_type: ISS
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0072308
      label: negative regulation of metanephric nephron tubule epithelial cell 
        differentiation
    evidence_type: ISS
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:10692450
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:10692450
          supporting_text: Thrombin inhibits tumor cell growth in association 
            with up-regulation of p21(waf/cip1) and caspases via a 
            p53-independent, STAT-1-dependent pathway.
  - term:
      id: GO:0045893
      label: positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:10973496
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:10973496
          supporting_text: Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of Stat1 is regulated
            by a leucine-rich export signal in the coiled-coil domain.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:10973496
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:10973496
          supporting_text: Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of Stat1 is regulated
            by a leucine-rich export signal in the coiled-coil domain.
  - term:
      id: GO:0033209
      label: tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:10848577
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:10848577
          supporting_text: Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha 
            receptor 1-TRADD signaling complex to inhibit NF-kappaB activation.
  - term:
      id: GO:0043124
      label: negative regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
    evidence_type: IMP
    original_reference_id: PMID:10848577
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:10848577
          supporting_text: Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha 
            receptor 1-TRADD signaling complex to inhibit NF-kappaB activation.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:21268089
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:21268089
          supporting_text: Molecular mechanisms underlying the inhibition of 
            IFN-γ-induced, STAT1-mediated gene transcription in human 
            macrophages by simvastatin and agonists of PPARs and LXRs.
  - term:
      id: GO:0060333
      label: type II interferon-mediated signaling pathway
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:21268089
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:21268089
          supporting_text: Molecular mechanisms underlying the inhibition of 
            IFN-γ-induced, STAT1-mediated gene transcription in human 
            macrophages by simvastatin and agonists of PPARs and LXRs.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005634
      label: nucleus
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:16306601
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:16306601
          supporting_text: Respiratory syncytial virus-inducible BCL-3 
            expression antagonizes the STAT/IRF and NF-kappaB signaling pathways
            by inducing histone deacetylase 1 recruitment to the interleukin-8 
            promoter.
  - term:
      id: GO:0070721
      label: ISGF3 complex
    evidence_type: IBA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005737
      label: cytoplasm
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000044
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0090575
      label: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0090575
      label: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:8662591
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:8662591
          supporting_text: Differential activation of acute phase response 
            factor/STAT3 and STAT1 via the cytoplasmic domain of the interleukin
            6 signal transducer gp130.
  - term:
      id: GO:0070721
      label: ISGF3 complex
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:24065129
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:24065129
          supporting_text: IFNβ-dependent increases in STAT1, STAT2, and IRF9 
            mediate resistance to viruses and DNA damage.
  - term:
      id: GO:0090575
      label: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
    evidence_type: NAS
    original_reference_id: PMID:24058793
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:24058793
          supporting_text: 'STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique
            signal? Delgoffe GM(1), Vignali DA.'
  - term:
      id: GO:0030424
      label: axon
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0030425
      label: dendrite
    evidence_type: IEA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0090575
      label: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
    evidence_type: IPI
    original_reference_id: PMID:9630226
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:9630226
          supporting_text: Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1
            dimer bound to DNA.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005730
      label: nucleolus
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000052
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000052
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005737
      label: cytoplasm
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:32209697
    review:
      summary: STAT1 resides in the cytoplasm in its inactive state and becomes 
        activated upon phosphorylation by JAK kinases. It must be present in the
        cytoplasm to receive signals from cytokine receptors and before 
        translocating to the nucleus.
      action: ACCEPT
      reason: Cytoplasmic localization is essential for STAT1's signaling 
        mechanism, as it must be available in the cytoplasm to be phosphorylated
        by activated JAK kinases and to form dimers before nuclear translocation
        for transcriptional regulation.
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:32209697
          supporting_text: Noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expands its 
            transcriptional activity into promoting LPS-induced IL-6 and 
            IL-12p40 production.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851142
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985981
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985983
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9865524
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985900
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985943
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985966
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985981
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985983
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985988
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9865511
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005737
      label: cytoplasm
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005737
      label: cytoplasm
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:27796300
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:27796300
          supporting_text: PARP9 and PARP14 cross-regulate macrophage activation
            via STAT1 ADP-ribosylation.
  - term:
      id: GO:0032991
      label: protein-containing complex
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:26479788
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:26479788
          supporting_text: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone 
            H2BJ and viral 3C protease to enhance interferon signaling and 
            control viral infection.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005737
      label: cytoplasm
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:28753426
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:28753426
          supporting_text: Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1
            Is Critical for Interferon Antiviral Activity.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005737
      label: cytoplasm
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:23386060
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:23386060
          supporting_text: hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by 
            targeting STAT1.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987218
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112565
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112602
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1169406
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1433456
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1470009
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1678841
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1888198
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-380782
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788571
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788582
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6790041
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950441
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950453
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950485
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950518
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950522
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983835
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983841
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983845
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983983
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983996
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8984014
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8984021
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8984023
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985929
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8986985
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987007
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987033
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987080
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987097
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987150
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987218
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987230
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987255
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987266
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987270
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9006870
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9006873
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670412
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670416
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9672159
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9672176
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9729454
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9835443
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112587
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788623
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950522
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950733
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9021334
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0048471
      label: perinuclear region of cytoplasm
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:17275127
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:17275127
          supporting_text: Dec 14. HCV NS5A inhibits interferon-alpha signaling 
            through suppression of STAT1 phosphorylation in hepatocyte-derived 
            cell lines.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005737
      label: cytoplasm
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:17275127
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:17275127
          supporting_text: Dec 14. HCV NS5A inhibits interferon-alpha signaling 
            through suppression of STAT1 phosphorylation in hepatocyte-derived 
            cell lines.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005737
      label: cytoplasm
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:15825084
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:15825084
          supporting_text: Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon 
            signaling by degrading STAT1.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1015699
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1031713
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1470012
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-873917
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-877281
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-909721
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-913529
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670426
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005654
      label: nucleoplasm
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-997326
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112727
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1470010
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1470012
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-873917
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-873921
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-873922
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-873927
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-909552
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-909718
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-909721
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-909722
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-909725
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-909726
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-913529
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670417
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670426
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9710959
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9710963
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-997309
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112538
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112587
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112604
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788622
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788623
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788628
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950733
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005829
      label: cytosol
    evidence_type: TAS
    original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950782
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
  - term:
      id: GO:0005737
      label: cytoplasm
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:10692450
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:10692450
          supporting_text: Thrombin inhibits tumor cell growth in association 
            with up-regulation of p21(waf/cip1) and caspases via a 
            p53-independent, STAT-1-dependent pathway.
  - term:
      id: GO:0005737
      label: cytoplasm
    evidence_type: IDA
    original_reference_id: PMID:10973496
    review:
      summary: 'TODO: Review this GOA annotation'
      action: PENDING
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:10973496
          supporting_text: Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of Stat1 is regulated
            by a leucine-rich export signal in the coiled-coil domain.
  - term:
      id: GO:0045087
      label: innate immune response
    evidence_type: IEA
    review:
      summary: Essential mediator of innate immune responses through interferon 
        signaling pathway activation and antimicrobial gene expression
      action: NEW
      reason: STAT1 is a central component of the innate immune response, 
        serving as the key transcriptional mediator for both type I (IFN-α/β) 
        and type II (IFN-γ) interferon signaling pathways. Upon pathogen 
        recognition, STAT1 is activated by JAK kinases and translocates to the 
        nucleus to induce expression of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) that 
        establish antiviral and antimicrobial states. STAT1 knockout studies 
        demonstrate its non-redundant role in host defense against viruses, 
        bacteria, and fungi, making it essential for innate immunity.
      supported_by:
        - reference_id: PMID:21903422
          supporting_text: Mapping a dynamic innate immunity protein interaction
            network regulating type I interferon production.
        - reference_id: PMID:23386060
          supporting_text: hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by 
            targeting STAT1.
core_functions:
  - description: Master transcriptional regulator of interferon responses and 
      cytokine signaling
    molecular_function:
      id: GO:0000981
      label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase 
        II-specific
    directly_involved_in:
      - id: GO:0071345
        label: cellular response to cytokine stimulus
      - id: GO:0060337
        label: type I interferon-mediated signaling pathway
      - id: GO:0060333
        label: type II interferon-mediated signaling pathway
      - id: GO:0045087
        label: innate immune response
    locations:
      - id: GO:0005634
        label: nucleus
      - id: GO:0005737
        label: cytoplasm
    supported_by:
      - reference_id: file:human/STAT1/STAT1-deep-research.md
        supporting_text: STAT1 regulates a vast network of target genes, with 
          over 300 interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) identified through 
          experimental validation including IRF1, ISG15, MX1, OAS1, and CXCL10
      - reference_id: PMID:32209697
        supporting_text: STAT1 phosphorylated at Thr749 directly enhanced 
          transcription of the gene encoding IL-12p40 (IL12B) and facilitated 
          the binding of STAT1 to a noncanonical DNA motif in promoter regions
  - description: SH2 domain-mediated homodimerization and heterodimerization 
      essential for transcriptional activation
    molecular_function:
      id: GO:0042803
      label: protein homodimerization activity
    directly_involved_in:
      - id: GO:0046427
        label: positive regulation of receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
    locations:
      - id: GO:0005634
        label: nucleus
    supported_by:
      - reference_id: PMID:9630226
        supporting_text: The STAT-1 dimer forms a contiguous C-shaped clamp 
          around DNA that is stabilized by reciprocal and highly specific 
          interactions between the SH2 domain of one monomer and the C-terminal 
          segment, phosphorylated on tyrosine, of the other
      - reference_id: PMID:8605877
        supporting_text: the SH2 domain of Stat1 and Stat2 can mediate homo- as 
          well as heterodimerization, suggest that a single SH2 
          domain-phosphotyrosyl interaction is sufficient for dimerization
  - description: Sequence-specific DNA binding to interferon-responsive 
      regulatory elements (GAS and ISRE)
    molecular_function:
      id: GO:0000978
      label: RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA 
        binding
    directly_involved_in:
      - id: GO:0045944
        label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
    locations:
      - id: GO:0005634
        label: nucleus
    supported_by:
      - reference_id: PMID:9630226
        supporting_text: STAT-1 utilizes a DNA-binding domain with an 
          immunoglobulin fold, similar to that of NFkappaB and the p53 tumor 
          suppressor protein
      - reference_id: file:human/STAT1/STAT1-deep-research.md
        supporting_text: STAT1 demonstrates remarkable functional versatility 
          through its ability to form different transcriptional complexes - 
          STAT1 homodimers (GAF) respond to IFN-γ and bind GAS elements, while 
          STAT1:STAT2 heterodimers combine with IRF9 to form ISGF3 complex 
          responding to type I interferons and binding ISRE sequences
references:
  - id: GO_REF:0000002
    title: Gene Ontology annotation through association of InterPro records with
      GO terms.
    findings: []
  - id: GO_REF:0000033
    title: Annotation inferences using phylogenetic trees
    findings: []
  - id: GO_REF:0000107
    title: Automatic transfer of experimentally verified manual GO annotation 
      data to orthologs using Ensembl Compara.
    findings: []
  - id: GO_REF:0000113
    title: Gene Ontology annotation of human sequence-specific DNA binding 
      transcription factors (DbTFs) based on the TFClass database
    findings: []
  - id: GO_REF:0000117
    title: Electronic Gene Ontology annotations created by ARBA machine learning
      models
    findings: []
  - id: GO_REF:0000120
    title: Combined Automated Annotation using Multiple IEA Methods.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:10848577
    title: Stat1 as a component of tumor necrosis factor alpha receptor 1-TRADD 
      signaling complex to inhibit NF-kappaB activation.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:10973496
    title: Nucleocytoplasmic translocation of Stat1 is regulated by a 
      leucine-rich export signal in the coiled-coil domain.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:11238845
    title: 'Vaccinia virus blocks gamma interferon signal transduction: viral VH1
      phosphatase reverses Stat1 activation.'
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:11972023
    title: Requirement of Ca2+ and CaMKII for Stat1 Ser-727 phosphorylation in 
      response to IFN-gamma.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:12070153
    title: Identification of both positive and negative domains within the 
      epidermal growth factor receptor COOH-terminal region for signal 
      transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) activation.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:12788789
    title: STAT-1 and c-Fos interaction in nitric oxide synthase-2 gene 
      activation.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:12867595
    title: The cell death regulator GRIM-19 is an inhibitor of signal transducer
      and activator of transcription 3.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:15780933
    title: Structural bases of unphosphorylated STAT1 association and receptor 
      binding.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:15825084
    title: Hepatitis C virus expression suppresses interferon signaling by 
      degrading STAT1.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:16189514
    title: Towards a proteome-scale map of the human protein-protein interaction
      network.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:16257975
    title: The conserved Leu-724 residue is required for both serine 
      phosphorylation and co-activator recruitment for Stat1-mediated 
      transcription activation in response to interferon-gamma.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:16273093
    title: A quantitative protein interaction network for the ErbB receptors 
      using protein microarrays.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:16306601
    title: Respiratory syncytial virus-inducible BCL-3 expression antagonizes 
      the STAT/IRF and NF-kappaB signaling pathways by inducing histone 
      deacetylase 1 recruitment to the interleukin-8 promoter.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:16531398
    title: Tid1 isoforms are mitochondrial DnaJ-like chaperones with unique 
      carboxyl termini that determine cytosolic fate.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:16585190
    title: Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 activation in 
      endothelial cells is a negative regulator of angiogenesis.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:16940534
    title: Hepatitis C virus core protein blocks interferon signaling by 
      interaction with the STAT1 SH2 domain.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:17275127
    title: HCV NS5A inhibits interferon-alpha signaling through suppression of 
      STAT1 phosphorylation in hepatocyte-derived cell lines.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:17596301
    title: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus ORF6 antagonizes STAT1 
      function by sequestering nuclear import factors on the rough endoplasmic 
      reticulum/Golgi membrane.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:17923090
    title: Acetylation-dependent signal transduction for type I interferon 
      receptor.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:18035482
    title: 'Regulation of XAF1 expression in human colon cancer cell by interferon
      beta: activation by the transcription regulator STAT1.'
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:20195357
    title: A comprehensive resource of interacting protein regions for refining 
      human transcription factor networks.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:20576130
    title: Activated networking of platelet activating factor receptor and 
      FAK/STAT1 induces malignant potential in BRCA1-mutant at-risk ovarian 
      epithelium.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:21268089
    title: Molecular mechanisms underlying the inhibition of IFN-γ-induced, 
      STAT1-mediated gene transcription in human macrophages by simvastatin and 
      agonists of PPARs and LXRs.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:21903422
    title: Mapping a dynamic innate immunity protein interaction network 
      regulating type I interferon production.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:21988832
    title: Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network of the 
      human liver.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:22002246
    title: A novel disrupter of telomere silencing 1-like (DOT1L) interaction is
      required for signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 
      (STAT1)-activated gene expression.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:23386060
    title: hCAF1/CNOT7 regulates interferon signalling by targeting STAT1.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:24065129
    title: IFNβ-dependent increases in STAT1, STAT2, and IRF9 mediate resistance
      to viruses and DNA damage.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:24360797
    title: Hepatic RIG-I predicts survival and interferon-α therapeutic response
      in hepatocellular carcinoma.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:24658140
    title: The mammalian-membrane two-hybrid assay (MaMTH) for probing 
      membrane-protein interactions in human cells.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:25241761
    title: Using an in situ proximity ligation assay to systematically profile 
      endogenous protein-protein interactions in a pathway network.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:25416956
    title: A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:25468996
    title: E-cadherin interactome complexity and robustness resolved by 
      quantitative proteomics.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:25609649
    title: Proteomic analyses reveal distinct chromatin-associated and soluble 
      transcription factor complexes.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:26479788
    title: PARP9-DTX3L ubiquitin ligase targets host histone H2BJ and viral 3C 
      protease to enhance interferon signaling and control viral infection.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:26889034
    title: VP8, the Major Tegument Protein of Bovine Herpesvirus 1, Interacts 
      with Cellular STAT1 and Inhibits Interferon Beta Signaling.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:26966684
    title: 'PIPINO: A Software Package to Facilitate the Identification of Protein-Protein
      Interactions from Affinity Purification Mass Spectrometry Data.'
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:28753426
    title: Methyltransferase SETD2-Mediated Methylation of STAT1 Is Critical for
      Interferon Antiviral Activity.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:31980649
    title: Extensive rewiring of the EGFR network in colorectal cancer cells 
      expressing transforming levels of KRAS(G13D).
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:32209697
    title: Noncanonical STAT1 phosphorylation expands its transcriptional 
      activity into promoting LPS-induced IL-6 and IL-12p40 production.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:32953130
    title: SARS-CoV-2 N protein antagonizes type I interferon signaling by 
      suppressing phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of STAT1 and STAT2.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:33961781
    title: Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the 
      human interactome.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:34950606
    title: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Membrane
      (M) and Spike (S) Proteins Antagonize Host Type I Interferon Response.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:35140242
    title: Human transcription factor protein interaction networks.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:8156998
    title: Ligand-induced IFN gamma receptor tyrosine phosphorylation couples 
      the receptor to its signal transduction system (p91).
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:8605877
    title: The SH2 domains of Stat1 and Stat2 mediate multiple interactions in 
      the transduction of IFN-alpha signals.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:8662591
    title: Differential activation of acute phase response factor/STAT3 and 
      STAT1 via the cytoplasmic domain of the interleukin 6 signal transducer 
      gp130. I. Definition of a novel phosphotyrosine motif mediating STAT1 
      activation.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:9121453
    title: Functional subdomains of STAT2 required for preassociation with the 
      alpha interferon receptor and for signaling.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:9535918
    title: Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the interleukin-9 receptor 
      alpha subunit leads to STAT activation and prevention of apoptosis.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:9630226
    title: Crystal structure of a tyrosine phosphorylated STAT-1 dimer bound to 
      DNA.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:34521819
    title: Could not retrieve title - publication not available
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:9881977
    title: Direct suppression of Stat1 function during adenoviral infection.
    findings: []
  - id: GO_REF:0000024
    title: Manual transfer of experimentally-verified manual GO annotation data 
      to orthologs by curator judgment of sequence similarity.
    findings: []
  - id: GO_REF:0000044
    title: Gene Ontology annotation based on UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot Subcellular 
      Location vocabulary mapping, accompanied by conservative changes to GO 
      terms applied by UniProt.
    findings: []
  - id: GO_REF:0000052
    title: Gene Ontology annotation based on curation of immunofluorescence data
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:10692450
    title: Thrombin inhibits tumor cell growth in association with up-regulation
      of p21(waf/cip1) and caspases via a p53-independent, STAT-1-dependent 
      pathway.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:12108949
    title: The role of STATs in apoptosis.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:15322115
    title: Protein kinase Cdelta regulates apoptosis via activation of STAT1.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:20861313
    title: STAT1 is required for redifferentiation during Madin-Darby canine 
      kidney tubulogenesis.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:24058793
    title: 'STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique signal?'
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:24882218
    title: Unanchored K48-linked polyubiquitin synthesized by the E3-ubiquitin 
      ligase TRIM6 stimulates the interferon-IKKε kinase-mediated antiviral 
      response.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:28283061
    title: Functional Selectivity in Cytokine Signaling Revealed Through a 
      Pathogenic EPO Mutation.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:29202461
    title: IL-7-dependent STAT1 activation limits homeostatic CD4+ T cell 
      expansion.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:32270034
    title: IL-27 signaling activates skin cells to induce innate antiviral 
      proteins and protects against Zika virus infection.
    findings: []
  - id: PMID:27796300
    title: PARP9 and PARP14 cross-regulate macrophage activation via STAT1 
      ADP-ribosylation.
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1015699
    title: ISGF3 binds the ISRE promoter elements in IFN-stimulated genes
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1031713
    title: GAF binds the GAS promoter elements in the IFNG-regulated genes
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112538
    title: Phosphorylated STAT1, STAT3 form dimers
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112565
    title: Tyrosine phosphorylated IL6ST binds STAT1,STAT3
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112587
    title: STAT1 and STAT3 dimers translocate to the nucleus
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112602
    title: Tyrosine phosphorylation of STAT1, STAT3 by IL6 receptor
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112604
    title: Phosphorylated STATs are released
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112727
    title: Serine phosphorylation of STATs
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1169406
    title: ISGylation of host proteins
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1433456
    title: Recruitment of STATs
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1470009
    title: Phosphorylation of STATs
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1470010
    title: Dimerization of STATs
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1470012
    title: Disassociation and translocation of STATs to the nucleus
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1678841
    title: Regulation of protein ISGylation by ISG15 deconjugating enzyme USP18
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-1888198
    title: FGFR1OP-FGFR1 phosphorylates STAT1 and STAT3
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-380782
    title: STAT binds to the active receptor
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788571
    title: STAT1,STAT3,STAT6 bind IL13:IL13R type II
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788582
    title: STAT1,STAT3,STAT6 phosphorylation
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788622
    title: p-Y-STATs dimerize
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788623
    title: p-Y-STATs translocate to nucleus
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788628
    title: p-Y-STATs dissociate
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-6790041
    title: Expression of STAT3-upregulated cytosolic proteins
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-873917
    title: Translocation of STAT1 dimer to nucleus
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-873921
    title: Binding of STAT1 to p-IFNGR1
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-873922
    title: Phosphorylation of STAT1 by JAK kinases
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-873927
    title: Release of STAT1 dimer from active receptor unit
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-877281
    title: PIAS1 binds p-STAT1 dimer
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950441
    title: p-Y701-STAT1 and p-Y705-STAT3 dissociate from IL27:IL27 receptor
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950453
    title: JAK1/JAK2 bound to IL12RB2:IL6ST receptor phosphorylates STAT1 and 
      STAT4
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950485
    title: STAT3 and STAT1 are phosphorylated by JAKs after IL27:IL27R 
      interaction
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950518
    title: STAT1, STAT3 bind p-Y611-IL27RA from Interleukin-27:Interleukin-27 
      receptor complex
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950522
    title: p-STAT1:p-STAT4 translocates to the nucleus
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950733
    title: p-Y701-STAT1:p-Y705-STAT3 translocates to the nucleus
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950782
    title: p-STAT1 binds p-STAT3
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983835
    title: JAK1/JAK2/TYK2 bound to IL6ST:IL6ST phosphorylate STAT1
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983841
    title: STAT1 associates with IL6ST:IL6ST
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983845
    title: p-STAT1 dissociates from IL6ST:IL6ST
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983983
    title: p-STAT1 and p-STAT4 dissociate from IL12RB2:IL6ST receptor
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983996
    title: STAT1 and STAT4 associate with IL12RB2:IL6ST receptor
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8984014
    title: JAK1,JAK2 bound to IL27RA:IL12RB2 receptor phosphorylate STAT1,STAT3
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8984021
    title: STAT1,STAT3 associate with IL27RA:IL12RB2 receptor
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8984023
    title: p-STAT1, p-STAT3 dissociate from IL27RA:IL12RB2 receptor
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985900
    title: p-Y701-STAT1, p-Y705-STAT3, p-Y649-STAT5 dissociates from 
      IL9:p-Y407-IL9R:JAK1:IL2RG:p-904,939-JAK3:p-Y705-STAT3
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985929
    title: IL9:p-Y407-IL9R:JAK1:IL2RG:p-904,939-JAK3 binds STAT1, STAT3, STAT5A 
      or STAT5B
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985943
    title: p-Y701-STAT1 dimerizes
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985966
    title: p-Y701-STAT1 binds p-Y705-STAT3
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985981
    title: p-Y701-STAT1:p-Y705-STAT3 translocates from the cytosol to the 
      nucleus
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985983
    title: p-Y701-STAT1 dimer translocates from the cytosol to the nucleus
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985988
    title: IL9:p-Y116-IL9R:JAK1:IL2RG:p-904,939-JAK3:STAT3 phosphorylates STAT1,
      STAT3 or STAT5
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8986985
    title: IFNL1:p-Y343,Y517-IFNLR1:p-JAK1:IL10RB:p-TYK2:STAT1 phosphorylates 
      STAT1, STAT2, STAT3, STAT4 and STAT5
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987007
    title: p-STAT1 dimerizes
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987033
    title: p-STAT1, p-Y-STAT2, p-STAT3, p-STAT4, p-STAT5 dissociates from 
      IFNL1:p-Y343,Y517-IFNLR1:p-JAK1:IL10RB:p-TYK2:p-STAT1,p-STAT2,p-STAT3,p-STAT4,p-STAT5
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987080
    title: IL26:IL10RB:p-TYK2:IL20RA:p-JAK1 binds STAT1, STAT3
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987097
    title: IL24:p-IL20RA:p-JAK1:IL20RB binds STAT1,STAT3
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987150
    title: IL24:IL20RA:p-JAK1:IL20RB:STAT1,STAT3 phosphorylates STAT1 or STAT3
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987218
    title: p-STAT1 dimer translocates from the cytosol to the nucleoplasm
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987230
    title: p-STAT1 and p-STAT3 dissociates from IL26:IL10RB:p-TYK2:IL20RA:p-JAK1
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987255
    title: IL26:IL10RB:p-TYK2:IL20RA:p-JAK1:STAT1,STAT3  phosphorylates 
      STAT1,STAT3
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987266
    title: IFNL1:p-Y434,Y517-IFNLR1:p-JAK1:IL10RB:p-TYK2 binds STAT1, STAT2, 
      STAT3, STAT4, STAT5
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987270
    title: p-STAT1,p-STAT3 dissociate from 
      IL24:IL20RA:p-Y1022,Y1023-JAK1:IL20RB:p-STAT1, p-STAT3
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9006870
    title: IL21 receptor STAT phosphorylation
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9006873
    title: IL21 receptor STAT binding
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9021334
    title: STAT1 binds HEY1 gene promoter
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-909552
    title: Phosphorylation of STAT1 at Ser727
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-909718
    title: Formation of p-STAT1 homodimer
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-909721
    title: Translocation of ISGF3 complex to nucleus
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-909722
    title: Release of p-STAT2:p-STAT1 dimer
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-909725
    title: Interaction of IRF9 with p-STAT2:p-STAT1
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-909726
    title: Phosphorylation of STAT1
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-913529
    title: Translocation of p-STAT1:p-STAT1 dimer to nucleus
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670412
    title: Phosphorylation of STATs downstream of KIT mutants
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670416
    title: Recruitment of STATs by KIT mutants
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670417
    title: Dimerization of STATs downstream of KIT mutants
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670426
    title: Disassociation and translocation of STATs to the nucleus downstream 
      of KIT mutants
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9672159
    title: 'STAT binds to p-11Y PDGFRA extracellular domain dimers '
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9672176
    title: STAT binds to the mutant PDGFRA receptor
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9710959
    title: p-STAT1 dimer binds KPNA1
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9710963
    title: p-STAT1dimer:KPNA1 binds KPNB1
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9729454
    title: SARS-CoV-2 N protein binds STAT1, STAT2
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9835443
    title: STAT1,STAT3 binds PKR
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851142
    title: TYK2-dependent STAT1 and STAT3 phosphorylation
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9865511
    title: Phosphorylation of STAT1 on tyrosine-701 is enhanced by p-S172-IKBKE
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-9865524
    title: p-Y701-STAT1 binds the NLRP3 gene
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-997309
    title: Dephosphorylation of STAT1 by SHP2
    findings: []
  - id: Reactome:R-HSA-997326
    title: Dephosphorylation of p-STAT1 dimer by nuclear isoform of TCPTP
    findings: []
suggested_questions:
  - question: How does STAT1 achieve gene-specific transcriptional regulation 
      and what determines its chromatin binding specificity?
  - question: What are the molecular mechanisms that distinguish STAT1 homodimer
      from STAT1-STAT2 heterodimer function?
  - question: How do post-translational modifications of STAT1 regulate its 
      nuclear translocation, DNA binding, and transcriptional activity?
  - question: What role does STAT1 play in balancing immune activation versus 
      immunosuppression in different disease contexts?
suggested_experiments:
  - description: ChIP-seq combined with RNA-seq to map genome-wide STAT1 binding
      sites and correlate with transcriptional outcomes in different immune 
      contexts
  - description: Single-molecule imaging of STAT1 nuclear translocation and 
      chromatin binding dynamics in response to interferon stimulation
  - description: Cryo-EM structural determination of STAT1 dimers bound to DNA 
      and associated transcriptional co-regulators
  - description: Mass spectrometry-based analysis of STAT1 post-translational 
      modifications and their effects on protein stability and activity
status: COMPLETE