STAT3

UniProt ID: P40763
Organism: Homo sapiens
Review Status: COMPLETE
Aliases:
APRF Acute-phase response factor
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Gene Description

STAT3 (Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3) is a latent cytoplasmic transcription factor that is activated by tyrosine phosphorylation (Tyr705) in response to cytokines and growth factors. Upon phosphorylation by JAK kinases, STAT3 forms dimers via reciprocal SH2 domain-phosphotyrosine interactions, translocates to the nucleus, binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain at GAS (gamma-activated sequence) elements, and regulates transcription of target genes involved in cell proliferation, survival, differentiation, and immune responses. STAT3 is a central mediator of the JAK-STAT signaling pathway, particularly downstream of IL-6 family cytokines (IL-6, LIF, CNTF, IL-11). The protein contains an N-terminal domain, coiled-coil domain, DNA-binding domain, linker domain, SH2 domain, and C-terminal transactivation domain. Serine phosphorylation (Ser727) modulates transcriptional activity and contributes to non-canonical mitochondrial functions (mitoSTAT3). STAT3 plays critical roles in immune regulation, inflammation, embryonic development, and is frequently constitutively activated in various cancers where it promotes oncogenic programs. In neural development, STAT3 promotes gliogenesis and astrocyte differentiation. ISOFORM BIOLOGY - Alternative splicing produces STAT3alpha (P40763-1, 770 AA) and STAT3beta (P40763-2, 722 AA). STAT3beta lacks the C-terminal transactivation domain (TAD) and can act as a dominant-negative for some alpha-specific target genes, but also has distinct transcriptional activities. The alpha/beta ratio modulates cellular responses, with STAT3beta showing tumor-suppressive functions in some contexts.

Existing Annotations Review

GO Term Evidence Action Reason
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md
model: Edison Scientific Literature
GO:0006952 defense response
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Defense response is a pleiotropic effect of STAT3 activation in immune cells, not the core molecular function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0042127 regulation of cell population proliferation
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Cell proliferation regulation is a downstream effect of STAT3 target gene expression (e.g., MYC, CCND1), not core function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0005634 nucleus
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0000978 RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Core cis-regulatory DNA binding; STAT3 recognizes and binds to GAS (gamma-activated sequence) elements in target gene promoters [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
GO:0006357 regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Core regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
GO:0000981 DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Core transcription factor activity for STAT3, canonical function of STAT family proteins [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
GO:0090575 RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex; STAT3 functions as part of transcriptional regulatory complexes [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0033210 leptin-mediated signaling pathway
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Leptin signaling is one of many STAT3-activating pathways, not defining core function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0043434 response to peptide hormone
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Response to peptide hormone is context-specific [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0060397 growth hormone receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Growth hormone signaling is one pathway activating STAT3, not the defining function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0001817 regulation of cytokine production
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Regulation of cytokine production [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0003677 DNA binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: Core DNA binding activity essential for STAT3 transcription factor function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
GO:0005634 nucleus
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0006355 regulation of DNA-templated transcription
IEA
GO_REF:0000002
ACCEPT
Summary: Regulation of DNA-templated transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
GO:0006955 immune response
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Immune response is a pleiotropic downstream effect, not core STAT3 transcription factor function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0007165 signal transduction
IEA
GO_REF:0000002
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Signal transduction is too broad; STAT3's specific function is JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0019221 cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytokine-mediated signaling is a core STAT3 function; responds to IL-6 family cytokines, interferons, and others [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
GO:0045893 positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
GO:0051240 positive regulation of multicellular organismal process
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Positive regulation of multicellular organismal process is too broad, not specific to STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0090575 RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex; STAT3 functions as part of transcriptional regulatory complexes [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11536047
MEN2A-RET-induced cellular transformation by activation of S...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11536047
MEN2A-RET-induced cellular transformation by activation of STAT3.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11585385
Human leptin signaling in human peripheral blood mononuclear...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11585385
Human leptin signaling in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells: activation of the JAK-STAT pathway.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11940572
ErbB-2 activates Stat3 alpha in a Src- and JAK2-dependent ma...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11940572
2002 Apr 8. ErbB-2 activates Stat3 alpha in a Src- and JAK2-dependent manner.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11970898
PTP1B regulates leptin signal transduction in vivo.
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11970898
PTP1B regulates leptin signal transduction in vivo.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:14966128
Structural requirements for signal transducer and activator ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:14966128
2004 Feb 13. Structural requirements for signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 binding to phosphotyrosine ligands containing the YXXQ motif.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15286705
Implication of BRG1 and cdk9 in the STAT3-mediated activatio...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15286705
Implication of BRG1 and cdk9 in the STAT3-mediated activation of the p21waf1 gene.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15657067
Phosphotyrosine signaling networks in epidermal growth facto...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15657067
Epub 2005 Jan 17. Phosphotyrosine signaling networks in epidermal growth factor receptor overexpressing squamous carcinoma cells.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15764709
STAT3 regulates Nemo-like kinase by mediating its interactio...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15764709
STAT3 regulates Nemo-like kinase by mediating its interaction with IL-6-stimulated TGFbeta-activated kinase 1 for STAT3 Ser-727 phosphorylation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15821101
Mechanism of protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B-mediated inhibi...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15821101
Mechanism of protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B-mediated inhibition of leptin signalling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16273093
A quantitative protein interaction network for the ErbB rece...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16273093
A quantitative protein interaction network for the ErbB receptors using protein microarrays.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16331268
Physical and functional interactions between Daxx and STAT3.
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16331268
Physical and functional interactions between Daxx and STAT3.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16364321
Physical and functional interactions between STAT3 and Kapos...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16364321
2005 Dec 6. Physical and functional interactions between STAT3 and Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus-encoded LANA.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:18200042
Crif1 is a novel transcriptional coactivator of STAT3.
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18200042
Crif1 is a novel transcriptional coactivator of STAT3.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:18330356
Construction and characterization of a normalized yeast two-...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18330356
Construction and characterization of a normalized yeast two-hybrid library derived from a human protein-coding clone collection.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19345327
Persistently activated Stat3 maintains constitutive NF-kappa...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19345327
Persistently activated Stat3 maintains constitutive NF-kappaB activity in tumors.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19372587
ErbB2-mediated Src and signal transducer and activator of tr...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19372587
ErbB2-mediated Src and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 activation leads to transcriptional up-regulation of p21Cip1 and chemoresistance in breast cancer cells.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20133729
STAT3 is a substrate of SYK tyrosine kinase in B-lineage leu...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20133729
STAT3 is a substrate of SYK tyrosine kinase in B-lineage leukemia/lymphoma cells exposed to oxidative stress.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20871632
The role of the c-Jun N-terminal kinase 2-ฮฑ-isoform in non-s...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20871632
The role of the c-Jun N-terminal kinase 2-ฮฑ-isoform in non-small cell lung carcinoma tumorigenesis.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20876300
Progesterone receptor induces ErbB-2 nuclear translocation t...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20876300
Sep 27. Progesterone receptor induces ErbB-2 nuclear translocation to promote breast cancer growth via a novel transcriptional effect: ErbB-2 function as a coactivator of Stat3.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20929579
Epigenetic regulation of CpG promoter methylation in invasiv...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20929579
Epigenetic regulation of CpG promoter methylation in invasive prostate cancer cells.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21184768
Novel role of signal transducer and activator of transcripti...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21184768
2010 Dec 22. Novel role of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 as a progesterone receptor coactivator in breast cancer.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21516116
Next-generation sequencing to generate interactome datasets.
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21516116
Next-generation sequencing to generate interactome datasets.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21643014
The tumor-suppressor gene ARHI (DIRAS3) suppresses ovarian c...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21643014
The tumor-suppressor gene ARHI (DIRAS3) suppresses ovarian cancer cell migration through inhibition of the Stat3 and FAK/Rho signaling pathways.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21953450
A complex of nuclear factor I-X3 and STAT3 regulates astrocy...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21953450
2011 Sep 27. A complex of nuclear factor I-X3 and STAT3 regulates astrocyte and glioma migration through the secreted glycoprotein YKL-40.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21988832
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network o...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21988832
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network of the human liver.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:23416296
ECHS1 interacts with STAT3 and negatively regulates STAT3 si...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23416296
2013 Feb 14. ECHS1 interacts with STAT3 and negatively regulates STAT3 signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:23684459
Phosphorylation of EZH2 activates STAT3 signaling via STAT3 ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23684459
2013 May 16. Phosphorylation of EZH2 activates STAT3 signaling via STAT3 methylation and promotes tumorigenicity of glioblastoma stem-like cells.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:24135280
EGFR phosphorylates tumor-derived EGFRvIII driving STAT3/5 a...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24135280
EGFR phosphorylates tumor-derived EGFRvIII driving STAT3/5 and progression in glioblastoma.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:24189400
Perturbation of the mutated EGFR interactome identifies vuln...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24189400
Perturbation of the mutated EGFR interactome identifies vulnerabilities and resistance mechanisms.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:24396070
SH2B1ฮฒ interacts with STAT3 and enhances fibroblast growth f...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24396070
Jan 6. SH2B1ฮฒ interacts with STAT3 and enhances fibroblast growth factor 1-induced gene expression during neuronal differentiation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:24658140
The mammalian-membrane two-hybrid assay (MaMTH) for probing ...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
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:25065853
Drug resistance via feedback activation of Stat3 in oncogene...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25065853
2014 Jul 24. Drug resistance via feedback activation of Stat3 in oncogene-addicted cancer cells.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25241761
Using an in situ proximity ligation assay to systematically ...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
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:25402766
Peroxiredoxin-2 and STAT3 form a redox relay for H2O2 signal...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25402766
Peroxiredoxin-2 and STAT3 form a redox relay for H2O2 signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25416956
A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network.
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25416956
A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25417160
A noncanonical Frizzled2 pathway regulates epithelial-mesenc...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25417160
A noncanonical Frizzled2 pathway regulates epithelial-mesenchymal transition and metastasis.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25609649
Proteomic analyses reveal distinct chromatin-associated and ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25609649
Proteomic analyses reveal distinct chromatin-associated and soluble transcription factor complexes.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25814554
Phospho-tyrosine dependent protein-protein interaction netwo...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25814554
Phospho-tyrosine dependent protein-protein interaction network.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:26966684
PIPINO: A Software Package to Facilitate the Identification ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
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:29892012
An interactome perturbation framework prioritizes damaging m...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:29892012
Jun 11. An interactome perturbation framework prioritizes damaging missense mutations for developmental disorders.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:30042492
STAT3 localizes to the ER, acting as a gatekeeper for ER-mit...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:30042492
Epub 2018 Jul 24. STAT3 localizes to the ER, acting as a gatekeeper for ER-mitochondrion Ca(2+) fluxes and apoptotic responses.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:30413785
ROCK2, but not ROCK1 interacts with phosphorylated STAT3 and...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:30413785
ROCK2, but not ROCK1 interacts with phosphorylated STAT3 and co-occupies TH17/TFH gene promoters in TH17-activated human T cells.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:31515488
Extensive disruption of protein interactions by genetic vari...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31515488
Extensive disruption of protein interactions by genetic variants across the allele frequency spectrum in human populations.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:31980649
Extensive rewiring of the EGFR network in colorectal cancer ...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
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:32296183
A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32296183
Apr 8. A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:32852592
Biochanin A impedes STAT3 activation by upregulating p38ฮด MA...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32852592
2020 Aug 27. Biochanin A impedes STAT3 activation by upregulating p38ฮด MAPK phosphorylation in IL-6-stimulated macrophages.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:32911434
A functionally defined high-density NRF2 interactome reveals...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32911434
Aug 20. A functionally defined high-density NRF2 interactome reveals new conditional regulators of ARE transactivation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:33961781
Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
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:35140242
Human transcription factor protein interaction networks.
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:35140242
Human transcription factor protein interaction networks.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:35512704
Systematic discovery of mutation-directed neo-protein-protei...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:35512704
2022 May 4. Systematic discovery of mutation-directed neo-protein-protein interactions in cancer.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:38844957
Integrin ฮฑVฮฒ1-activated PYK2 promotes the progression of non...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:38844957
Integrin ฮฑVฮฒ1-activated PYK2 promotes the progression of non-small-cell lung cancer via the STAT3-VGF axis.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:8662591
Differential activation of acute phase response factor/STAT3...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
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:9864141
Identification of a novel Stat3 recruitment and activation m...
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Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9864141
Identification of a novel Stat3 recruitment and activation motif within the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:17676033
Dominant-negative mutations in the DNA-binding domain of STA...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports identical protein binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17676033
Dominant-negative mutations in the DNA-binding domain of STAT3 cause hyper-IgE syndrome.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:21988832
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network o...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports identical protein binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21988832
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network of the human liver.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:25609649
Proteomic analyses reveal distinct chromatin-associated and ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports identical protein binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25609649
Proteomic analyses reveal distinct chromatin-associated and soluble transcription factor complexes.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:7510216
Interferon activation of the transcription factor Stat91 inv...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports identical protein binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:7510216
Interferon activation of the transcription factor Stat91 involves dimerization through SH2-phosphotyrosyl peptide interactions.
GO:0000785 chromatin
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: Chromatin localization for gene regulation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0000976 transcription cis-regulatory region binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: Core transcription cis-regulatory region binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
GO:0000978 RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: Core cis-regulatory DNA binding; STAT3 recognizes and binds to GAS (gamma-activated sequence) elements in target gene promoters [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
GO:0000981 DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: Core transcription factor activity for STAT3, canonical function of STAT family proteins [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
GO:0001666 response to hypoxia
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for response to hypoxia is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0002317 plasma cell differentiation
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for plasma cell differentiation is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0002931 response to ischemia
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for response to ischemia is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0005667 transcription regulator complex
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for transcription regulator complex is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0005743 mitochondrial inner membrane
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for mitochondrial inner membrane is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0005829 cytosol
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for plasma membrane is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0006953 acute-phase response
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for acute-phase response is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0006954 inflammatory response
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for inflammatory response is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0008284 positive regulation of cell population proliferation
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Positive regulation of cell proliferation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0010628 positive regulation of gene expression
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Positive regulation of gene expression [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0010730 negative regulation of hydrogen peroxide biosynthetic process
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of hydrogen peroxide biosynthetic process is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0014069 postsynaptic density
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for postsynaptic density is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0019901 protein kinase binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for protein kinase binding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0030968 endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0031730 CCR5 chemokine receptor binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for CCR5 chemokine receptor binding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0032355 response to estradiol
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for response to estradiol is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0032991 protein-containing complex
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for protein-containing complex is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0033210 leptin-mediated signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Leptin signaling is one of many STAT3-activating pathways, not defining core function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0034097 response to cytokine
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for response to cytokine is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0035259 nuclear glucocorticoid receptor binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for nuclear glucocorticoid receptor binding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for identical protein binding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0042803 protein homodimerization activity
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: Homodimerization via SH2 domain-phosphotyrosine (pY705) interactions is essential for STAT3 activation and nuclear translocation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Specific protein interaction critical for STAT3 function
GO:0043123 positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0043124 negative regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0043434 response to peptide hormone
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Response to peptide hormone is context-specific [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0043491 phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0043524 negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0043565 sequence-specific DNA binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for sequence-specific DNA binding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0044321 response to leptin
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for response to leptin is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0045471 response to ethanol
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for response to ethanol is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0045747 positive regulation of Notch signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of Notch signaling pathway is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0045766 positive regulation of angiogenesis
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of angiogenesis is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
GO:0046902 regulation of mitochondrial membrane permeability
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for regulation of mitochondrial membrane permeability is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0046983 protein dimerization activity
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: Heterodimerization activity with other STAT family members (e.g., STAT1, STAT5) documented [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Specific protein interaction critical for STAT3 function
GO:0048708 astrocyte differentiation
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: Astrocyte differentiation promoted by STAT3 signaling, key role in gliogenesis; STAT3 activation promotes astrocyte over neuron fate [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Well-established differentiation function, relevant to NEURON_DEVELOPMENT
GO:0050728 negative regulation of inflammatory response
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of inflammatory response is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0050804 modulation of chemical synaptic transmission
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for modulation of chemical synaptic transmission is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0051726 regulation of cell cycle
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for regulation of cell cycle is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0060019 radial glial cell differentiation
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for radial glial cell differentiation is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0060259 regulation of feeding behavior
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: STAT3 acts downstream of hypothalamic leptin/JAK signalling, but as a highly pleiotropic transcription factor its link to feeding behaviour is an electronically-inferred, distal organismal output rather than a core STAT3 function.
Reason: Electronic (IEA/ISS) behavioural annotation on a pleiotropic transcription factor; distal to its core JAK-STAT signalling role; non-core.
GO:0060397 growth hormone receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Growth hormone signaling is one pathway activating STAT3, not the defining function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0072540 T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0097009 energy homeostasis
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for energy homeostasis is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0097398 cellular response to interleukin-17
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for cellular response to interleukin-17 is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0097696 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via STAT
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT cascade is the core signaling mechanism [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
GO:0098685 Schaffer collateral - CA1 synapse
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for Schaffer collateral - CA1 synapse is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0098978 glutamatergic synapse
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for glutamatergic synapse is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0099527 postsynapse to nucleus signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for postsynapse to nucleus signaling pathway is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0106015 negative regulation of inflammatory response to wounding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of inflammatory response to wounding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0140297 DNA-binding transcription factor binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for DNA-binding transcription factor binding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0140311 protein sequestering activity
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for protein sequestering activity is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:1900016 negative regulation of cytokine production involved in inflammatory response
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of cytokine production involved in inflammatory response is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:1900037 regulation of cellular response to hypoxia
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for regulation of cellular response to hypoxia is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:1902728 positive regulation of growth factor dependent skeletal muscle satellite cell proliferation
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of growth factor dependent skeletal muscle satellite cell proliferation is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:1902895 positive regulation of miRNA transcription
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of miRNA transcription is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:1905564 positive regulation of vascular endothelial cell proliferation
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of vascular endothelial cell proliferation is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:2001171 positive regulation of ATP biosynthetic process
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of ATP biosynthetic process is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:2001243 negative regulation of intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Consistent computational annotation
GO:0048861 leukemia inhibitory factor signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:11294841
Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytok...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports leukemia inhibitory factor signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11294841
2001 Apr 6. Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytokine/cytokine-like factor-1 composite cytokine: specific requirement of the membrane-bound form of ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component.
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
IDA
GO_REF:0000052
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
IDA
GO_REF:0000052
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0019221 cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:10500198
Novel neurotrophin-1/B cell-stimulating factor-3: a cytokine...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytokine-mediated signaling is a core STAT3 function; responds to IL-6 family cytokines, interferons, and others [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10500198
Novel neurotrophin-1/B cell-stimulating factor-3: a cytokine of the IL-6 family.
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
IDA
PMID:11294841
Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytok...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11294841
2001 Apr 6. Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytokine/cytokine-like factor-1 composite cytokine: specific requirement of the membrane-bound form of ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component.
GO:0070120 ciliary neurotrophic factor-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:11294841
Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytok...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports ciliary neurotrophic factor-mediated signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11294841
2001 Apr 6. Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytokine/cytokine-like factor-1 composite cytokine: specific requirement of the membrane-bound form of ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component.
GO:0019221 cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:11285233
The ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component ind...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytokine-mediated signaling is a core STAT3 function; responds to IL-6 family cytokines, interferons, and others [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11285233
The ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component induces the secretion of and is required for functional responses to cardiotrophin-like cytokine.
GO:0019221 cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:11294841
Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytok...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytokine-mediated signaling is a core STAT3 function; responds to IL-6 family cytokines, interferons, and others [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11294841
2001 Apr 6. Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytokine/cytokine-like factor-1 composite cytokine: specific requirement of the membrane-bound form of ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component.
GO:0043524 negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:0097696 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via STAT
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT cascade is the core signaling mechanism [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
GO:0072540 T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment
ISS
PMID:27893700
Trans-presentation of IL-6 by dendritic cells is required fo...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27893700
Trans-presentation of IL-6 by dendritic cells is required for the priming of pathogenic T(H)17 cells.
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
NAS
PMID:15864272
Mechanisms of type-I- and type-II-interferon-mediated signal...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15864272
Mechanisms of type-I- and type-II-interferon-mediated signalling.
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
NAS
PMID:24058793
STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique s...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
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:15864272
Mechanisms of type-I- and type-II-interferon-mediated signal...
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15864272
Mechanisms of type-I- and type-II-interferon-mediated signalling.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
NAS
PMID:24058793
STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique s...
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24058793
STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique signal? Delgoffe GM(1), Vignali DA.
GO:0050729 positive regulation of inflammatory response
IDA
PMID:23125416
CCR1-mediated STAT3 tyrosine phosphorylation and CXCL8 expre...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports positive regulation of inflammatory response for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23125416
2012 Nov 2. CCR1-mediated STAT3 tyrosine phosphorylation and CXCL8 expression in THP-1 macrophage-like cells involve pertussis toxin-insensitive Gฮฑ(14/16) signaling and IL-6 release.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:29743632
A double helical motif in OCIAD2 is essential for its locali...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:29743632
A double helical motif in OCIAD2 is essential for its localization, interactions and STAT3 activation.
GO:0010629 negative regulation of gene expression
IDA
PMID:23820254
STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports negative regulation of gene expression for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23820254
STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to promote invasiveness of lung cancer cells.
GO:0090091 positive regulation of extracellular matrix disassembly
IGI
PMID:23820254
STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports positive regulation of extracellular matrix disassembly for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23820254
STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to promote invasiveness of lung cancer cells.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:12743296
STAT3 ubiquitylation and degradation by mumps virus suppress...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12743296
STAT3 ubiquitylation and degradation by mumps virus suppress cytokine and oncogene signaling.
GO:0050766 positive regulation of phagocytosis
IDA
PMID:27994074
Novel Resolvin D2 Receptor Axis in Infectious Inflammation.
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports positive regulation of phagocytosis for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27994074
2016 Dec 19. Novel Resolvin D2 Receptor Axis in Infectious Inflammation.
GO:0000981 DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IDA
PMID:17344214
leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells inv...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core transcription factor activity for STAT3, canonical function of STAT family proteins [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17344214
2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:12743296
STAT3 ubiquitylation and degradation by mumps virus suppress...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12743296
STAT3 ubiquitylation and degradation by mumps virus suppress cytokine and oncogene signaling.
GO:0140311 protein sequestering activity
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for protein sequestering activity based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:1900016 negative regulation of cytokine production involved in inflammatory response
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for negative regulation of cytokine production involved in inflammatory response based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:0043124 negative regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for negative regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:0003723 RNA binding
IPI
PMID:31507089
Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway medi...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports RNA binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31507089
Sep 10. Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway mediates IL6-induced gefitinib resistance in EGFR-mutant lung cancer cells.
GO:0000981 DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IMP
PMID:38404237
A novel gain-of-function STAT3 variant in infantile-onset di...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core transcription factor activity for STAT3, canonical function of STAT family proteins [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:38404237
A novel gain-of-function STAT3 variant in infantile-onset diabetes associated with multiorgan autoimmunity.
GO:0032755 positive regulation of interleukin-6 production
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Positive regulation of interleukin-6 production [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0043123 positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:0106222 lncRNA binding
IDA
PMID:24744378
The STAT3-binding long noncoding RNA lnc-DC controls human d...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports lncRNA binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24744378
The STAT3-binding long noncoding RNA lnc-DC controls human dendritic cell differentiation.
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
IDA
PMID:15653507
Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15653507
Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a single lysine residue.
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
IDA
PMID:16285960
STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic a...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16285960
STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic acute-phase response and required for IL-6 induction of angiotensinogen.
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
IDA
PMID:18782771
The STAT3 NH2-terminal domain stabilizes enhanceosome assemb...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18782771
2008 Sep 9. The STAT3 NH2-terminal domain stabilizes enhanceosome assembly by interacting with the p300 bromodomain.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:15653507
Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15653507
Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a single lysine residue.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:16285960
STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic a...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16285960
STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic acute-phase response and required for IL-6 induction of angiotensinogen.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:15653507
Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15653507
Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a single lysine residue.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:16285960
STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic a...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16285960
STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic acute-phase response and required for IL-6 induction of angiotensinogen.
GO:0042803 protein homodimerization activity
IDA
PMID:15653507
Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Homodimerization via SH2 domain-phosphotyrosine (pY705) interactions is essential for STAT3 activation and nuclear translocation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Specific protein interaction critical for STAT3 function
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15653507
Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a single lysine residue.
GO:0070102 interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:16285960
STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic a...
ACCEPT
Summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16285960
STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic acute-phase response and required for IL-6 induction of angiotensinogen.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112565
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112602
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112727
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1433456
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1470009
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1888198
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-380782
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-452515
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6784006
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6784323
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6786095
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6786124
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6788571
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6788582
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8848087
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8848124
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8875816
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8875817
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950269
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950441
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950485
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950518
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8952749
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8982163
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8982165
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8983059
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8983371
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8983378
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8984014
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8984021
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985929
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985988
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8986985
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987014
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987063
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987070
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987080
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987096
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987097
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987104
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987141
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987150
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987255
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987266
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9006870
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9006873
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9009072
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9670412
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9670416
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9672159
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9672176
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9701524
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9701525
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9701529
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9712079
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9712085
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9835443
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9850958
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9851142
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0010575 positive regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor production
IMP
PMID:25596740
miR-874 functions as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting angiog...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IMP) supports positive regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor production for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IMP)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25596740
miR-874 functions as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting angiogenesis through STAT3/VEGF-A pathway in gastric cancer.
GO:0097696 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via STAT
IMP
PMID:25596740
miR-874 functions as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting angiog...
ACCEPT
Summary: STAT cascade is the core signaling mechanism [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25596740
miR-874 functions as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting angiogenesis through STAT3/VEGF-A pathway in gastric cancer.
GO:0030335 positive regulation of cell migration
IMP
PMID:31638206
MicroRNAโ€‘4500 suppresses tumor progression in nonโ€‘small cell...
UNDECIDED
Summary: Experimental evidence (IMP) supports positive regulation of cell migration for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Real but borderline core vs non-core. STAT3's core molecular function is signal-dependent DNA-binding transcription factor activity (JAK-STAT); cell migration is a downstream transcriptional consequence rather than an activity STAT3 itself performs, and STAT3 is not part of the cytoskeletal/ adhesion motility machinery. The IMP evidence (knockdown/overexpression migration phenotype) is the classic indirect "perturb gene -> phenotype" inference. Flagged by the ASSAY_TO_FUNCTION CELL_MIGRATION_INVASION readout class; given STAT3 is high-profile and the call is genuinely contested (oncogenic migration driver vs downstream consequence), deferred to expert review rather than unilaterally demoted (issue #1422; staged OpenScientist hypothesis job under STAT3-hypotheses/). The OpenScientist cited adjudication (29 refs, verified) converged on NON-CORE (retain, not remove). Verification of its citations independently found that the supporting reference PMID:31638206 is indexed by PubMed as a RETRACTED publication, and surfaced a genuine non-transcriptional STAT3-stathmin microtubule mechanism (PMID:16401721) that currently has no GO cytoskeletal annotation - both noted for the expert (issue #1422).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31638206
Oct 11. MicroRNAโ€‘4500 suppresses tumor progression in nonโ€‘small cell lung cancer by regulating STAT3.
file:human/STAT3/STAT3-hypotheses/readout-go-0030335/openscientist.md
Verdict NON-CORE (over-annotated as core): cell migration is a real, well-documented downstream consequence of STAT3's core transcription factor activity (e.g. transcriptional induction of Twist1, MMPs) rather than evidence STAT3 is part of the migration machinery; bidirectional context-dependent effects (also GO:2001223) are the hallmark of a transcription factor. Retain but reclassify non-core.
GO:0000981 DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IDA
PMID:32929201
PD-L1-mediated gasdermin C expression switches apoptosis to ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core transcription factor activity for STAT3, canonical function of STAT family proteins [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32929201
2020 Sep 14. PD-L1-mediated gasdermin C expression switches apoptosis to pyroptosis in cancer cells and facilitates tumour necrosis.
GO:0070878 primary miRNA binding
IPI
PMID:31507089
Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway medi...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports primary miRNA binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31507089
Sep 10. Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway mediates IL6-induced gefitinib resistance in EGFR-mutant lung cancer cells.
GO:0140610 RNA sequestering activity
IDA
PMID:31507089
Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway medi...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports RNA sequestering activity for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31507089
Sep 10. Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway mediates IL6-induced gefitinib resistance in EGFR-mutant lung cancer cells.
GO:0019221 cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
NAS
PMID:12743296
STAT3 ubiquitylation and degradation by mumps virus suppress...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytokine-mediated signaling is a core STAT3 function; responds to IL-6 family cytokines, interferons, and others [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12743296
STAT3 ubiquitylation and degradation by mumps virus suppress cytokine and oncogene signaling.
GO:0043491 phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction
IDA
PMID:27830702
Hyperglycaemia inhibits REG3A expression to exacerbate TLR3-...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27830702
Hyperglycaemia inhibits REG3A expression to exacerbate TLR3-mediated skin inflammation in diabetes.
GO:0106015 negative regulation of inflammatory response to wounding
IDA
PMID:27830702
Hyperglycaemia inhibits REG3A expression to exacerbate TLR3-...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports negative regulation of inflammatory response to wounding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27830702
Hyperglycaemia inhibits REG3A expression to exacerbate TLR3-mediated skin inflammation in diabetes.
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
IDA
PMID:7568001
Tyrosine phosphorylation and activation of STAT5, STAT3, and...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:7568001
Tyrosine phosphorylation and activation of STAT5, STAT3, and Janus kinases by interleukins 2 and 15.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IC
PMID:7568001
Tyrosine phosphorylation and activation of STAT5, STAT3, and...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:7568001
Tyrosine phosphorylation and activation of STAT5, STAT3, and Janus kinases by interleukins 2 and 15.
GO:0035723 interleukin-15-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:7568001
Tyrosine phosphorylation and activation of STAT5, STAT3, and...
ACCEPT
Summary: Interleukin-10-mediated signaling pathway activates STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:7568001
Tyrosine phosphorylation and activation of STAT5, STAT3, and Janus kinases by interleukins 2 and 15.
GO:0038110 interleukin-2-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:7568005
Critical role of the interleukin 2 (IL-2) receptor gamma-cha...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports interleukin-2-mediated signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:7568005
Critical role of the interleukin 2 (IL-2) receptor gamma-chain-associated Jak3 in the IL-2-induced c-fos and c-myc, but not bcl-2, gene induction.
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
IDA
PMID:28781374
IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28781374
IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells through activation of STAT3 signalling pathway.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IC
PMID:28781374
IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28781374
IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells through activation of STAT3 signalling pathway.
GO:0030154 cell differentiation
IDA
PMID:28781374
IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cell differentiation is a well-established STAT3 function across multiple cell types [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Well-established differentiation function, relevant to NEURON_DEVELOPMENT
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28781374
IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells through activation of STAT3 signalling pathway.
GO:0038154 interleukin-11-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:28781374
IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports interleukin-11-mediated signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28781374
IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells through activation of STAT3 signalling pathway.
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
IC
PMID:7543512
IL-10 induces the tyrosine phosphorylation of tyk2 and Jak1 ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:7543512
IL-10 induces the tyrosine phosphorylation of tyk2 and Jak1 and the differential assembly of STAT1 alpha and STAT3 complexes in human T cells and monocytes.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IC
PMID:7543512
IL-10 induces the tyrosine phosphorylation of tyk2 and Jak1 ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:7543512
IL-10 induces the tyrosine phosphorylation of tyk2 and Jak1 and the differential assembly of STAT1 alpha and STAT3 complexes in human T cells and monocytes.
GO:0140105 interleukin-10-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:7543512
IL-10 induces the tyrosine phosphorylation of tyk2 and Jak1 ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports interleukin-10-mediated signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:7543512
IL-10 induces the tyrosine phosphorylation of tyk2 and Jak1 and the differential assembly of STAT1 alpha and STAT3 complexes in human T cells and monocytes.
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
IDA
PMID:9535918
Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the interleukin-9 ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
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:0005634 nucleus
IC
PMID:8756628
A single tyrosine of the interleukin-9 (IL-9) receptor is re...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8756628
A single tyrosine of the interleukin-9 (IL-9) receptor is required for STAT activation, antiapoptotic activity, and growth regulation by IL-9.
GO:0038113 interleukin-9-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:9535918
Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the interleukin-9 ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports interleukin-9-mediated signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
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:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:7528668
Interleukin-2 induces tyrosine phosphorylation and nuclear t...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:7528668
Interleukin-2 induces tyrosine phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of stat3 in human T lymphocytes.
GO:0038155 interleukin-23-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:12023369
A receptor for the heterodimeric cytokine IL-23 is composed ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports interleukin-23-mediated signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12023369
A receptor for the heterodimeric cytokine IL-23 is composed of IL-12Rbeta1 and a novel cytokine receptor subunit, IL-23R.
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
IDA
PMID:8272873
Association and activation of Jak-Tyk kinases by CNTF-LIF-OS...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8272873
Association and activation of Jak-Tyk kinases by CNTF-LIF-OSM-IL-6 beta receptor components.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:17344214
leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells inv...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17344214
2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
GO:0001228 DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IGI
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Sys...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core transcription activator activity; activated STAT3 dimers drive transcription of target genes including MYC, CCND1, BCL-XL, VEGF [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
GO:0032731 positive regulation of interleukin-1 beta production
IGI
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Sys...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports positive regulation of interleukin-1 beta production for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
GO:0032733 positive regulation of interleukin-10 production
IGI
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Sys...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports positive regulation of interleukin-10 production for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
GO:0032757 positive regulation of interleukin-8 production
IGI
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Sys...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports positive regulation of interleukin-8 production for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
GO:0032760 positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor production
IGI
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Sys...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor production for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IGI
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Sys...
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
GO:1900017 positive regulation of cytokine production involved in inflammatory response
IGI
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Sys...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports positive regulation of cytokine production involved in inflammatory response for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31886314
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
GO:0140297 DNA-binding transcription factor binding
IPI
PMID:15664994
Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augment...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports DNA-binding transcription factor binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15664994
2005 Jan 21. Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augments the transcriptional activity of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha in granulocyte colony-stimulating factor signaling pathway.
GO:0061629 RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding
IPI
PMID:28467929
PPARฮณ Links BMP2 and TGFฮฒ1 Pathways in Vascular Smooth Muscl...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28467929
PPARฮณ Links BMP2 and TGFฮฒ1 Pathways in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells, Regulating Cell Proliferation and Glucose Metabolism.
GO:0007179 transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway
IGI
PMID:28467929
PPARฮณ Links BMP2 and TGFฮฒ1 Pathways in Vascular Smooth Muscl...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28467929
PPARฮณ Links BMP2 and TGFฮฒ1 Pathways in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells, Regulating Cell Proliferation and Glucose Metabolism.
GO:0061629 RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding
IPI
PMID:24429361
Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24429361
Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107) and miRNA-449a modulate CCL2 by targeting the interleukin-6 receptor complex in hepatitis.
GO:0005102 signaling receptor binding
IPI
PMID:31145836
Physical proximity and functional cooperation of glycoprotei...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports signaling receptor binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31145836
Jun 23. Physical proximity and functional cooperation of glycoprotein 130 and glycoprotein VI in platelet membrane lipid rafts.
GO:0035591 signaling adaptor activity
IPI
PMID:31145836
Physical proximity and functional cooperation of glycoprotei...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports signaling adaptor activity for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31145836
Jun 23. Physical proximity and functional cooperation of glycoprotein 130 and glycoprotein VI in platelet membrane lipid rafts.
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9701529
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9701531
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9701534
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9701537
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9701549
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9701557
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9701565
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9850958
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9851058
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9851062
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9851064
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9851071
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9851106
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9851118
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9851122
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:2000635 negative regulation of primary miRNA processing
IMP
PMID:31507089
Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway medi...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IMP) supports negative regulation of primary miRNA processing for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IMP)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31507089
Sep 10. Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway mediates IL6-induced gefitinib resistance in EGFR-mutant lung cancer cells.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:31899195
Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31899195
Dec 31. Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 in T-helper 17 cells.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:31899195
Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31899195
Dec 31. Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 in T-helper 17 cells.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:31899195
Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31899195
Dec 31. Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 in T-helper 17 cells.
GO:0072538 T-helper 17 type immune response
IDA
PMID:31899195
Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports T-helper 17 type immune response for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:31899195
Dec 31. Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 in T-helper 17 cells.
GO:0000785 chromatin
ISA
GO_REF:0000113
ACCEPT
Summary: Chromatin localization for gene regulation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0000981 DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
ISA
GO_REF:0000113
ACCEPT
Summary: Core transcription factor activity for STAT3, canonical function of STAT family proteins [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
GO:0005667 transcription regulator complex
IDA
PMID:24429361
Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports transcription regulator complex for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24429361
Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107) and miRNA-449a modulate CCL2 by targeting the interleukin-6 receptor complex in hepatitis.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IGI
PMID:24429361
Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107...
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24429361
Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107) and miRNA-449a modulate CCL2 by targeting the interleukin-6 receptor complex in hepatitis.
GO:0070102 interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:24429361
Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107...
ACCEPT
Summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24429361
Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107) and miRNA-449a modulate CCL2 by targeting the interleukin-6 receptor complex in hepatitis.
GO:0010507 negative regulation of autophagy
IDA
PMID:26962683
IL10 inhibits starvation-induced autophagy in hypertrophic s...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports negative regulation of autophagy for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26962683
IL10 inhibits starvation-induced autophagy in hypertrophic scar fibroblasts via cross talk between the IL10-IL10R-STAT3 and IL10-AKT-mTOR pathways.
GO:0001228 DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IDA
PMID:16835372
Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
ACCEPT
Summary: Core transcription activator activity; activated STAT3 dimers drive transcription of target genes including MYC, CCND1, BCL-XL, VEGF [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16835372
Jul 11. Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
GO:0001228 DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
IMP
PMID:16946298
STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammat...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core transcription activator activity; activated STAT3 dimers drive transcription of target genes including MYC, CCND1, BCL-XL, VEGF [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16946298
Aug 31. STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammatory stimulation.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IMP
PMID:16835372
Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16835372
Jul 11. Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IMP
PMID:16946298
STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammat...
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16946298
Aug 31. STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammatory stimulation.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:17360477
Identification of STAT3 as a substrate of receptor protein t...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17360477
Identification of STAT3 as a substrate of receptor protein tyrosine phosphatase T.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:24846175
ฮฒ1,6 GlcNAc branches-modified PTPRT attenuates its activity ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24846175
eCollection 2014. ฮฒ1,6 GlcNAc branches-modified PTPRT attenuates its activity and promotes cell migration by STAT3 pathway.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:17360477
Identification of STAT3 as a substrate of receptor protein t...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17360477
Identification of STAT3 as a substrate of receptor protein tyrosine phosphatase T.
GO:0019903 protein phosphatase binding
IPI
PMID:17360477
Identification of STAT3 as a substrate of receptor protein t...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports protein phosphatase binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17360477
Identification of STAT3 as a substrate of receptor protein tyrosine phosphatase T.
GO:0030335 positive regulation of cell migration
IMP
PMID:24846175
ฮฒ1,6 GlcNAc branches-modified PTPRT attenuates its activity ...
UNDECIDED
Summary: Experimental evidence (IMP) supports positive regulation of cell migration for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Real but borderline core vs non-core (companion IMP annotation to the GO:0030335 call on PMID:31638206). STAT3's core is signal-dependent DNA-binding TF activity; cell migration is a downstream transcriptional consequence, not in the motility machinery. Flagged by ASSAY_TO_FUNCTION (CELL_MIGRATION_INVASION); deferred to expert review rather than unilaterally demoted. See issue #1422.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24846175
eCollection 2014. ฮฒ1,6 GlcNAc branches-modified PTPRT attenuates its activity and promotes cell migration by STAT3 pathway.
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8983379
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985981
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8983373
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8983374
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8983379
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985966
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985981
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8983078
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8984023
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987033
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987052
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987156
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987161
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987214
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987230
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987270
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987052
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0045648 positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation
IMP
PMID:28283061
Functional Selectivity in Cytokine Signaling Revealed Throug...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28283061
Functional Selectivity in Cytokine Signaling Revealed Through a Pathogenic EPO Mutation.
GO:1902895 positive regulation of miRNA transcription
IDA
PMID:19390056
Interleukin-6 modulates the expression of the bone morphogen...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports positive regulation of miRNA transcription for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19390056
Epub 2009 Apr 23. Interleukin-6 modulates the expression of the bone morphogenic protein receptor type II through a novel STAT3-microRNA cluster 17/92 pathway.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:24172987
A small GTPaseโ€‘like protein fragment of Mycoplasma promotes ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24172987
A small GTPaseโ€‘like protein fragment of Mycoplasma promotes tumor cell migration and proliferation in vitro via interaction with Rac1 and Stat3.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:28065600
Lysyl Oxidase 3 Is a Dual-Specificity Enzyme Involved in STA...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28065600
2017 Jan 5. Lysyl Oxidase 3 Is a Dual-Specificity Enzyme Involved in STAT3 Deacetylation and Deacetylimination Modulation.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:28065600
Lysyl Oxidase 3 Is a Dual-Specificity Enzyme Involved in STA...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28065600
2017 Jan 5. Lysyl Oxidase 3 Is a Dual-Specificity Enzyme Involved in STAT3 Deacetylation and Deacetylimination Modulation.
GO:0006954 inflammatory response
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for inflammatory response based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:0042803 protein homodimerization activity
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Homodimerization via SH2 domain-phosphotyrosine (pY705) interactions is essential for STAT3 activation and nuclear translocation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Specific protein interaction critical for STAT3 function
GO:0072540 T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IDA
PMID:27050391
Rac1 modulates the formation of primordial follicles by faci...
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27050391
Rac1 modulates the formation of primordial follicles by facilitating STAT3-directed Jagged1, GDF9 and BMP15 transcription in mice.
GO:0010628 positive regulation of gene expression
IMP
PMID:24255059
Inhibition of microRNA-92a prevents endothelial dysfunction ...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Positive regulation of gene expression [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24255059
2013 Nov 19. Inhibition of microRNA-92a prevents endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis in mice.
GO:1902895 positive regulation of miRNA transcription
IDA
PMID:23820254
STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports positive regulation of miRNA transcription for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23820254
STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to promote invasiveness of lung cancer cells.
GO:0010628 positive regulation of gene expression
IDA
PMID:23820254
STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to ...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Positive regulation of gene expression [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23820254
STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to promote invasiveness of lung cancer cells.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25476455
Inositol Polyphosphate-5-Phosphatase F (INPP5F) inhibits STA...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25476455
Inositol Polyphosphate-5-Phosphatase F (INPP5F) inhibits STAT3 activity and suppresses gliomas tumorigenicity.
GO:0000978 RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
IDA
PMID:19390056
Interleukin-6 modulates the expression of the bone morphogen...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core cis-regulatory DNA binding; STAT3 recognizes and binds to GAS (gamma-activated sequence) elements in target gene promoters [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19390056
Epub 2009 Apr 23. Interleukin-6 modulates the expression of the bone morphogenic protein receptor type II through a novel STAT3-microRNA cluster 17/92 pathway.
GO:0045893 positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription
IDA
PMID:19390056
Interleukin-6 modulates the expression of the bone morphogen...
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19390056
Epub 2009 Apr 23. Interleukin-6 modulates the expression of the bone morphogenic protein receptor type II through a novel STAT3-microRNA cluster 17/92 pathway.
GO:0060259 regulation of feeding behavior
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: STAT3 acts downstream of hypothalamic leptin/JAK signalling, but as a highly pleiotropic transcription factor its link to feeding behaviour is an electronically-inferred, distal organismal output rather than a core STAT3 function.
Reason: Electronic (IEA/ISS) behavioural annotation on a pleiotropic transcription factor; distal to its core JAK-STAT signalling role; non-core.
GO:0097009 energy homeostasis
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for energy homeostasis based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
IDA
PMID:17344214
leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells inv...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17344214
2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
GO:0006355 regulation of DNA-templated transcription
IDA
PMID:17344214
leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells inv...
ACCEPT
Summary: Regulation of DNA-templated transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17344214
2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
GO:0031490 chromatin DNA binding
IDA
PMID:17344214
leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells inv...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports chromatin DNA binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17344214
2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
GO:0033210 leptin-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:17344214
leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells inv...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Leptin signaling is one of many STAT3-activating pathways, not defining core function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17344214
2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
GO:0044320 cellular response to leptin stimulus
IDA
PMID:17344214
leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells inv...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports cellular response to leptin stimulus for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17344214
2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
GO:0044321 response to leptin
IDA
PMID:17344214
leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells inv...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports response to leptin for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17344214
2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
GO:0051726 regulation of cell cycle
IDA
PMID:17344214
leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells inv...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports regulation of cell cycle for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17344214
2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
GO:0070102 interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
IMP
PMID:16946298
STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammat...
ACCEPT
Summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16946298
Aug 31. STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammatory stimulation.
GO:0090575 RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
IMP
PMID:16946298
STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammat...
ACCEPT
Summary: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex; STAT3 functions as part of transcriptional regulatory complexes [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16946298
Aug 31. STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammatory stimulation.
GO:0090575 RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
IC
PMID:16835372
Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
ACCEPT
Summary: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex; STAT3 functions as part of transcriptional regulatory complexes [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16835372
Jul 11. Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
GO:0070102 interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
IMP
PMID:16835372
Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
ACCEPT
Summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16835372
Jul 11. Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
GO:0000785 chromatin
IDA
PMID:16835372
Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
ACCEPT
Summary: Chromatin localization for gene regulation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16835372
Jul 11. Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IGI
PMID:19754877
Hsp105beta upregulates hsp70 gene expression through signal ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19754877
2009 Sep 15. Hsp105beta upregulates hsp70 gene expression through signal transducer and activator of transcription-3.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112538
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112587
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112604
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1470010
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1470012
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6784763
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6784765
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6784791
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6786072
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6786097
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6786293
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6788622
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6788623
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6788628
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950724
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950733
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950780
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950782
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8952823
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8982162
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8985900
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8987236
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9670417
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9670426
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0019903 protein phosphatase binding
IPI
PMID:12359225
The nuclear isoform of protein-tyrosine phosphatase TC-PTP r...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports protein phosphatase binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12359225
The nuclear isoform of protein-tyrosine phosphatase TC-PTP regulates interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway through STAT3 dephosphorylation.
GO:0070102 interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:12359225
The nuclear isoform of protein-tyrosine phosphatase TC-PTP r...
ACCEPT
Summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12359225
The nuclear isoform of protein-tyrosine phosphatase TC-PTP regulates interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway through STAT3 dephosphorylation.
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1112587
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-1470012
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2895778
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6784763
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6786293
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6788623
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8848150
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950724
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8950733
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005654 nucleoplasm
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9670426
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:22783022
The Sin3a repressor complex is a master regulator of STAT tr...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22783022
The Sin3a repressor complex is a master regulator of STAT transcriptional activity.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:22783022
The Sin3a repressor complex is a master regulator of STAT tr...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22783022
The Sin3a repressor complex is a master regulator of STAT transcriptional activity.
GO:0061629 RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding
IPI
PMID:22783022
The Sin3a repressor complex is a master regulator of STAT tr...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22783022
The Sin3a repressor complex is a master regulator of STAT transcriptional activity.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:12867595
The cell death regulator GRIM-19 is an inhibitor of signal t...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12867595
The cell death regulator GRIM-19 is an inhibitor of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20826784
Acetylation directs survivin nuclear localization to repress...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20826784
2010 Sep 8. Acetylation directs survivin nuclear localization to repress STAT3 oncogenic activity.
GO:0004879 nuclear receptor activity
IDA
PMID:17324931
Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin express...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports nuclear receptor activity for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17324931
2007 Feb 26. Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
GO:0030522 intracellular receptor signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:17324931
Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin express...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports intracellular receptor signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17324931
2007 Feb 26. Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15998644
JAK/STAT3 pathway is involved in survival of neurons in resp...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15998644
2005 Jul 5. JAK/STAT3 pathway is involved in survival of neurons in response to insulin-like growth factor and negatively regulated by suppressor of cytokine signaling-3.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16568091
Identification of STAT3 as a specific substrate of breast tu...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16568091
Mar 27. Identification of STAT3 as a specific substrate of breast tumor kinase.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:10688651
Etk, a Btk family tyrosine kinase, mediates cellular transfo...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10688651
Etk, a Btk family tyrosine kinase, mediates cellular transformation by linking Src to STAT3 activation.
GO:0045747 positive regulation of Notch signaling pathway
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for positive regulation of Notch signaling pathway based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:0048708 astrocyte differentiation
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Astrocyte differentiation promoted by STAT3 signaling, key role in gliogenesis; STAT3 activation promotes astrocyte over neuron fate [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Well-established differentiation function, relevant to NEURON_DEVELOPMENT
GO:0060019 radial glial cell differentiation
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for radial glial cell differentiation based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:0000976 transcription cis-regulatory region binding
IDA
PMID:17324931
Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin express...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core transcription cis-regulatory region binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17324931
2007 Feb 26. Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:17324931
Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin express...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17324931
2007 Feb 26. Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IDA
PMID:17324931
Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin express...
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17324931
2007 Feb 26. Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
GO:0070102 interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:17324931
Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin express...
ACCEPT
Summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17324931
2007 Feb 26. Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
GO:0060396 growth hormone receptor signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:10925297
Regulation of neutrophil adhesion by pituitary growth hormon...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports growth hormone receptor signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10925297
Regulation of neutrophil adhesion by pituitary growth hormone accompanies tyrosine phosphorylation of Jak2, p125FAK, and paxillin.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:18234692
BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18234692
BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:18234692
BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18234692
BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
GO:0006606 protein import into nucleus
IDA
PMID:18234692
BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports protein import into nucleus for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18234692
BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:18234692
BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18234692
BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
GO:0001659 temperature homeostasis
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for temperature homeostasis based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:0001754 eye photoreceptor cell differentiation
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for eye photoreceptor cell differentiation based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:0003677 DNA binding
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Core DNA binding activity essential for STAT3 transcription factor function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
GO:0005634 nucleus
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for plasma membrane based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:0006357 regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Core regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
GO:0019901 protein kinase binding
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for protein kinase binding based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:0042593 glucose homeostasis
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: ISS annotation for glucose homeostasis based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
GO:0042755 eating behavior
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Eating-behaviour effects of STAT3 reflect its role in leptin-responsive hypothalamic transcription, a distal consequence of STAT3 signalling rather than a direct STAT3 function; evidence is ISS only.
Reason: Electronic (ISS) behavioural annotation on a pleiotropic transcription factor; non-core.
GO:0045893 positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
GO:0046983 protein dimerization activity
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Heterodimerization activity with other STAT family members (e.g., STAT1, STAT5) documented [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Specific protein interaction critical for STAT3 function
GO:0060397 growth hormone receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Growth hormone signaling is one pathway activating STAT3, not the defining function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16531398
Tid1 isoforms are mitochondrial DnaJ-like chaperones with un...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16531398
Epub 2006 Mar 10. Tid1 isoforms are mitochondrial DnaJ-like chaperones with unique carboxyl termini that determine cytosolic fate.
GO:0060397 growth hormone receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
IDA
PMID:12552091
Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Growth hormone signaling is one pathway activating STAT3, not the defining function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12552091
Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK2 phosphorylation, an effect mediated by SOCS-2.
GO:0032355 response to estradiol
IDA
PMID:12552091
Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports response to estradiol for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12552091
Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK2 phosphorylation, an effect mediated by SOCS-2.
GO:0032870 cellular response to hormone stimulus
IDA
PMID:12552091
Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports cellular response to hormone stimulus for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12552091
Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK2 phosphorylation, an effect mediated by SOCS-2.
GO:0070102 interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:12552091
Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK...
ACCEPT
Summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12552091
Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK2 phosphorylation, an effect mediated by SOCS-2.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:12444102
Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) tumor suppressor schwannomin and i...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12444102
Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) tumor suppressor schwannomin and its interacting protein HRS regulate STAT signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16306601
Respiratory syncytial virus-inducible BCL-3 expression antag...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
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:0006355 regulation of DNA-templated transcription
IDA
PMID:15664994
Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augment...
ACCEPT
Summary: Regulation of DNA-templated transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15664994
2005 Jan 21. Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augments the transcriptional activity of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha in granulocyte colony-stimulating factor signaling pathway.
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
TAS
PMID:15664994
Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augment...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15664994
2005 Jan 21. Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augments the transcriptional activity of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha in granulocyte colony-stimulating factor signaling pathway.
GO:0019221 cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
NAS
PMID:15664994
Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augment...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytokine-mediated signaling is a core STAT3 function; responds to IL-6 family cytokines, interferons, and others [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15664994
2005 Jan 21. Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augments the transcriptional activity of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha in granulocyte colony-stimulating factor signaling pathway.
GO:0000122 negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
TAS
PMID:8675499
STAT3beta, a splice variant of transcription factor STAT3, i...
ACCEPT
Summary: Curated annotation (TAS) supports negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Curated annotation (TAS)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8675499
STAT3beta, a splice variant of transcription factor STAT3, is a dominant negative regulator of transcription.
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
TAS
PMID:7512451
Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene facto...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:7512451
Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene factor 3 p91-related transcription factor involved in the gp130-mediated signaling pathway.
GO:0003700 DNA-binding transcription factor activity
TAS
PMID:8675499
STAT3beta, a splice variant of transcription factor STAT3, i...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8675499
STAT3beta, a splice variant of transcription factor STAT3, is a dominant negative regulator of transcription.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
TAS
PMID:7512451
Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene facto...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:7512451
Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene factor 3 p91-related transcription factor involved in the gp130-mediated signaling pathway.
GO:0006357 regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
TAS
PMID:7512451
Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene facto...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:7512451
Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene factor 3 p91-related transcription factor involved in the gp130-mediated signaling pathway.
GO:0007165 signal transduction
TAS
PMID:10205054
Synergistic signaling in fetal brain by STAT3-Smad1 complex ...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Signal transduction is too broad; STAT3's specific function is JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10205054
Synergistic signaling in fetal brain by STAT3-Smad1 complex bridged by p300.
GO:0007165 signal transduction
TAS
PMID:7512451
Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene facto...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Signal transduction is too broad; STAT3's specific function is JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:7512451
Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene factor 3 p91-related transcription factor involved in the gp130-mediated signaling pathway.
GO:0007259 cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
TAS
PMID:9670957
The chemokine monocyte chemotactic protein 1 triggers Janus ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9670957
The chemokine monocyte chemotactic protein 1 triggers Janus kinase 2 activation and tyrosine phosphorylation of the CCR2B receptor.
GO:0007399 nervous system development
TAS
PMID:10205054
Synergistic signaling in fetal brain by STAT3-Smad1 complex ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Curated annotation (TAS) supports nervous system development [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
Reason: Curated annotation (TAS)
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10205054
Synergistic signaling in fetal brain by STAT3-Smad1 complex bridged by p300.

Core Functions

References

file:human/STAT3/STAT3-hypotheses/readout-go-0030335/openscientist.md
OpenScientist focused review โ€” STAT3 positive regulation of cell migration (GO:0030335) core vs downstream
  • Verdict NON-CORE โ€” migration is a real but downstream transcriptional consequence of STAT3's core transcription factor activity, not migration machinery; retain the annotation but reclassify as non-core (resolve UNDECIDED to non-core).
  • STAT3 drives migration mainly by transcriptionally inducing pro-migratory targets (Twist1, MMP-1/2/3/9/10/13); bidirectional context-dependent effects (it also carries GO:2001223 negative regulation of neuron migration) are the hallmark of a TF.
  • A genuine non-transcriptional STAT3-stathmin (STMN1) microtubule-stabilizing mechanism exists (PMID:16401721, PMID:19251695) but is context-limited and has no GO cytoskeletal annotation โ€” a possible evidence/annotation gap for expert review.
  • Citation verification (PubMed) confirmed all pivotal PMIDs are real; it also found the supporting reference PMID:31638206 is indexed as a RETRACTED publication โ€” a curation-relevant caveat the agent report did not flag.
Gene Ontology annotation through association of InterPro records with GO terms
Manual transfer of experimentally-verified manual GO annotation data to orthologs by curator judgment of sequence similarity
Annotation inferences using phylogenetic trees
Gene Ontology annotation based on curation of immunofluorescence data
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
Synergistic signaling in fetal brain by STAT3-Smad1 complex bridged by p300.
Novel neurotrophin-1/B cell-stimulating factor-3: a cytokine of the IL-6 family.
Etk, a Btk family tyrosine kinase, mediates cellular transformation by linking Src to STAT3 activation.
Regulation of neutrophil adhesion by pituitary growth hormone accompanies tyrosine phosphorylation of Jak2, p125FAK, and paxillin.
The ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component induces the secretion of and is required for functional responses to cardiotrophin-like cytokine.
Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytokine/cytokine-like factor-1 composite cytokine: specific requirement of the membrane-bound form of ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component.
MEN2A-RET-induced cellular transformation by activation of STAT3.
Human leptin signaling in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells: activation of the JAK-STAT pathway.
ErbB-2 activates Stat3 alpha in a Src- and JAK2-dependent manner.
PTP1B regulates leptin signal transduction in vivo.
A receptor for the heterodimeric cytokine IL-23 is composed of IL-12Rbeta1 and a novel cytokine receptor subunit, IL-23R.
The nuclear isoform of protein-tyrosine phosphatase TC-PTP regulates interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway through STAT3 dephosphorylation.
Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) tumor suppressor schwannomin and its interacting protein HRS regulate STAT signaling.
Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK2 phosphorylation, an effect mediated by SOCS-2.
STAT3 ubiquitylation and degradation by mumps virus suppress cytokine and oncogene signaling.
The cell death regulator GRIM-19 is an inhibitor of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3.
Structural requirements for signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 binding to phosphotyrosine ligands containing the YXXQ motif.
Implication of BRG1 and cdk9 in the STAT3-mediated activation of the p21waf1 gene.
Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a single lysine residue.
Phosphotyrosine signaling networks in epidermal growth factor receptor overexpressing squamous carcinoma cells.
Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augments the transcriptional activity of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha in granulocyte colony-stimulating factor signaling pathway.
STAT3 regulates Nemo-like kinase by mediating its interaction with IL-6-stimulated TGFbeta-activated kinase 1 for STAT3 Ser-727 phosphorylation.
Mechanism of protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B-mediated inhibition of leptin signalling.
Mechanisms of type-I- and type-II-interferon-mediated signalling.
JAK/STAT3 pathway is involved in survival of neurons in response to insulin-like growth factor and negatively regulated by suppressor of cytokine signaling-3.
A quantitative protein interaction network for the ErbB receptors using protein microarrays.
STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic acute-phase response and required for IL-6 induction of angiotensinogen.
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.
Physical and functional interactions between Daxx and STAT3.
Physical and functional interactions between STAT3 and Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus-encoded LANA.
Tid1 isoforms are mitochondrial DnaJ-like chaperones with unique carboxyl termini that determine cytosolic fate.
Identification of STAT3 as a specific substrate of breast tumor kinase.
Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammatory stimulation.
Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
Identification of STAT3 as a substrate of receptor protein tyrosine phosphatase T.
Dominant-negative mutations in the DNA-binding domain of STAT3 cause hyper-IgE syndrome.
Crif1 is a novel transcriptional coactivator of STAT3.
BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
Construction and characterization of a normalized yeast two-hybrid library derived from a human protein-coding clone collection.
The STAT3 NH2-terminal domain stabilizes enhanceosome assembly by interacting with the p300 bromodomain.
Persistently activated Stat3 maintains constitutive NF-kappaB activity in tumors.
ErbB2-mediated Src and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 activation leads to transcriptional up-regulation of p21Cip1 and chemoresistance in breast cancer cells.
Interleukin-6 modulates the expression of the bone morphogenic protein receptor type II through a novel STAT3-microRNA cluster 17/92 pathway.
Hsp105beta upregulates hsp70 gene expression through signal transducer and activator of transcription-3.
STAT3 is a substrate of SYK tyrosine kinase in B-lineage leukemia/lymphoma cells exposed to oxidative stress.
Acetylation directs survivin nuclear localization to repress STAT3 oncogenic activity.
The role of the c-Jun N-terminal kinase 2-ฮฑ-isoform in non-small cell lung carcinoma tumorigenesis.
Progesterone receptor induces ErbB-2 nuclear translocation to promote breast cancer growth via a novel transcriptional effect: ErbB-2 function as a coactivator of Stat3.
Epigenetic regulation of CpG promoter methylation in invasive prostate cancer cells.
Novel role of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 as a progesterone receptor coactivator in breast cancer.
Next-generation sequencing to generate interactome datasets.
The tumor-suppressor gene ARHI (DIRAS3) suppresses ovarian cancer cell migration through inhibition of the Stat3 and FAK/Rho signaling pathways.
A complex of nuclear factor I-X3 and STAT3 regulates astrocyte and glioma migration through the secreted glycoprotein YKL-40.
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network of the human liver.
The Sin3a repressor complex is a master regulator of STAT transcriptional activity.
CCR1-mediated STAT3 tyrosine phosphorylation and CXCL8 expression in THP-1 macrophage-like cells involve pertussis toxin-insensitive Gฮฑ(14/16) signaling and IL-6 release.
ECHS1 interacts with STAT3 and negatively regulates STAT3 signaling.
Phosphorylation of EZH2 activates STAT3 signaling via STAT3 methylation and promotes tumorigenicity of glioblastoma stem-like cells.
STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to promote invasiveness of lung cancer cells.
STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique signal?
EGFR phosphorylates tumor-derived EGFRvIII driving STAT3/5 and progression in glioblastoma.
A small GTPaseโ€‘like protein fragment of Mycoplasma promotes tumor cell migration and proliferation inย vitro via interaction with Rac1 and Stat3.
Perturbation of the mutated EGFR interactome identifies vulnerabilities and resistance mechanisms.
Inhibition of microRNA-92a prevents endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis in mice.
SH2B1ฮฒ interacts with STAT3 and enhances fibroblast growth factor 1-induced gene expression during neuronal differentiation.
Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107) and miRNA-449a modulate CCL2 by targeting the interleukin-6 receptor complex in hepatitis.
The mammalian-membrane two-hybrid assay (MaMTH) for probing membrane-protein interactions in human cells.
The STAT3-binding long noncoding RNA lnc-DC controls human dendritic cell differentiation.
ฮฒ1,6 GlcNAc branches-modified PTPRT attenuates its activity and promotes cell migration by STAT3 pathway.
Drug resistance via feedback activation of Stat3 in oncogene-addicted cancer cells.
Using an in situ proximity ligation assay to systematically profile endogenous protein-protein interactions in a pathway network.
Peroxiredoxin-2 and STAT3 form a redox relay for H2O2 signaling.
A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network.
A noncanonical Frizzled2 pathway regulates epithelial-mesenchymal transition and metastasis.
Inositol Polyphosphate-5-Phosphatase F (INPP5F) inhibits STAT3 activity and suppresses gliomas tumorigenicity.
miR-874 functions as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting angiogenesis through STAT3/VEGF-A pathway in gastric cancer.
Proteomic analyses reveal distinct chromatin-associated and soluble transcription factor complexes.
Phospho-tyrosine dependent protein-protein interaction network.
IL10 inhibits starvation-induced autophagy in hypertrophic scar fibroblasts via cross talk between the IL10-IL10R-STAT3 and IL10-AKT-mTOR pathways.
PIPINO: A Software Package to Facilitate the Identification of Protein-Protein Interactions from Affinity Purification Mass Spectrometry Data.
Rac1 modulates the formation of primordial follicles by facilitating STAT3-directed Jagged1, GDF9 and BMP15 transcription in mice.
Hyperglycaemia inhibits REG3A expression to exacerbate TLR3-mediated skin inflammation in diabetes.
Trans-presentation of IL-6 by dendritic cells is required for the priming of pathogenic T(H)17 cells.
Novel Resolvin D2 Receptor Axis in Infectious Inflammation.
Lysyl Oxidase 3 Is a Dual-Specificity Enzyme Involved in STAT3 Deacetylation and Deacetylimination Modulation.
Functional Selectivity in Cytokine Signaling Revealed Through a Pathogenic EPO Mutation.
PPARฮณ Links BMP2 and TGFฮฒ1 Pathways in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells, Regulating Cell Proliferation and Glucose Metabolism.
IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells through activation of STAT3 signalling pathway.
A double helical motif in OCIAD2 is essential for its localization, interactions and STAT3 activation.
An interactome perturbation framework prioritizes damaging missense mutations for developmental disorders.
STAT3 localizes to the ER, acting as a gatekeeper for ER-mitochondrion Ca(2+) fluxes and apoptotic responses.
ROCK2, but not ROCK1 interacts with phosphorylated STAT3 and co-occupies TH17/TFH gene promoters in TH17-activated human T cells.
Physical proximity and functional cooperation of glycoproteinย 130 and glycoproteinย VI in platelet membrane lipid rafts.
Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway mediates IL6-induced gefitinib resistance in EGFR-mutant lung cancer cells.
Extensive disruption of protein interactions by genetic variants across the allele frequency spectrum in human populations.
MicroRNAโ€‘4500 suppresses tumor progression in nonโ€‘small cell lung cancer by regulating STAT3.
miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 in T-helper 17 cells.
Extensive rewiring of the EGFR network in colorectal cancer cells expressing transforming levels of KRAS(G13D).
A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
Biochanin A impedes STAT3 activation by upregulating p38ฮด MAPK phosphorylation in IL-6-stimulated macrophages.
A functionally defined high-density NRF2 interactome reveals new conditional regulators of ARE transactivation.
PD-L1-mediated gasdermin C expression switches apoptosis to pyroptosis in cancer cells and facilitates tumour necrosis.
Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the human interactome.
Human transcription factor protein interaction networks.
Systematic discovery of mutation-directed neo-protein-protein interactions in cancer.
A novel gain-of-function STAT3 variant in infantile-onset diabetes associated with multiorgan autoimmunity.
Integrin ฮฑVฮฒ1-activated PYK2 promotes the progression of non-small-cell lung cancer via the STAT3-VGF axis.
Interferon activation of the transcription factor Stat91 involves dimerization through SH2-phosphotyrosyl peptide interactions.
Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene factor 3 p91-related transcription factor involved in the gp130-mediated signaling pathway.
Interleukin-2 induces tyrosine phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of stat3 in human T lymphocytes.
IL-10 induces the tyrosine phosphorylation of tyk2 and Jak1 and the differential assembly of STAT1 alpha and STAT3 complexes in human T cells and monocytes.
Tyrosine phosphorylation and activation of STAT5, STAT3, and Janus kinases by interleukins 2 and 15.
Critical role of the interleukin 2 (IL-2) receptor gamma-chain-associated Jak3 in the IL-2-induced c-fos and c-myc, but not bcl-2, gene induction.
Association and activation of Jak-Tyk kinases by CNTF-LIF-OSM-IL-6 beta receptor components.
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.
STAT3beta, a splice variant of transcription factor STAT3, is a dominant negative regulator of transcription.
A single tyrosine of the interleukin-9 (IL-9) receptor is required for STAT activation, antiapoptotic activity, and growth regulation by IL-9.
Heteromerization of the gammac chain with the interleukin-9 receptor alpha subunit leads to STAT activation and prevention of apoptosis.
The chemokine monocyte chemotactic protein 1 triggers Janus kinase 2 activation and tyrosine phosphorylation of the CCR2B receptor.
Identification of a novel Stat3 recruitment and activation motif within the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor.
Reactome:R-HSA-1112538
Phosphorylated STAT1, STAT3 form dimers
Reactome:R-HSA-1112565
Tyrosine phosphorylated IL6ST binds STAT1,STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-1112587
STAT1 and STAT3 dimers translocate to the nucleus
Reactome:R-HSA-1112602
Tyrosine phosphorylation of STAT1, STAT3 by IL6 receptor
Reactome:R-HSA-1112604
Phosphorylated STATs are released
Reactome:R-HSA-1112727
Serine phosphorylation of STATs
Reactome:R-HSA-1433456
Recruitment of STATs
Reactome:R-HSA-1470009
Phosphorylation of STATs
Reactome:R-HSA-1470010
Dimerization of STATs
Reactome:R-HSA-1470012
Disassociation and translocation of STATs to the nucleus
Reactome:R-HSA-1888198
FGFR1OP-FGFR1 phosphorylates STAT1 and STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-2895778
POU5F1 (OCT4), STAT3 bind the SALL4 promoter
Reactome:R-HSA-380782
STAT binds to the active receptor
Reactome:R-HSA-452515
Expression of STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-6784006
STAT3 is phosphorylated by p-Y-JAK1,P-Y-TYK2
Reactome:R-HSA-6784323
IL10 dimer:2xp-Y-IL10RA:p-Y-JAK1:2xIL10RB:p-Y-TYK2 binds STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-6784763
p-Y705-STAT3 dimer translocates from cytosol to nucleoplasm
Reactome:R-HSA-6784765
p-Y705-STAT3 dimerizes
Reactome:R-HSA-6784791
p-Y705-STAT3 dissociates from IL10 dimer:2xp-Y-IL10RA:p-Y-JAK1:2xIL10RB:p-Y-TYK2:p-Y705-STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-6786072
p-Y705-STAT3,p-Y641-STAT6 dissociate
Reactome:R-HSA-6786095
JAK1 phosphorylates STAT3,STAT6
Reactome:R-HSA-6786097
p-Y705-STAT3, p-Y641-STAT6 dimerise
Reactome:R-HSA-6786124
STAT3,STAT6 bind p-Y-IL4R
Reactome:R-HSA-6786293
p-Y705-STAT3 dimer, p-Y641-STAT6 dimer translocate to nucleus
Reactome:R-HSA-6788571
STAT1,STAT3,STAT6 bind IL13:IL13R type II
Reactome:R-HSA-6788582
STAT1,STAT3,STAT6 phosphorylation
Reactome:R-HSA-6788622
p-Y-STATs dimerize
Reactome:R-HSA-6788623
p-Y-STATs translocate to nucleus
Reactome:R-HSA-6788628
p-Y-STATs dissociate
Reactome:R-HSA-8848087
STAP2 recruits STAT3 to PTK6
Reactome:R-HSA-8848124
PTK6 phosphorylates STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-8848150
STAT3 binds SOCS3 promoter
Reactome:R-HSA-8875816
STAT3 binds activated MET receptor
Reactome:R-HSA-8875817
MET phosphorylates STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-8950269
STAT3, STAT4 are phosphorylated by p-JAK2, p-TYK2 in IL23:IL23 receptor
Reactome:R-HSA-8950441
p-Y701-STAT1 and p-Y705-STAT3 dissociate from IL27:IL27 receptor
Reactome:R-HSA-8950485
STAT3 and STAT1 are phosphorylated by JAKs after IL27:IL27R interaction
Reactome:R-HSA-8950518
STAT1, STAT3 bind p-Y611-IL27RA from Interleukin-27:Interleukin-27 receptor complex
Reactome:R-HSA-8950724
p-Y705-STAT3:p-Y693-STAT4 translocates to the nucleus
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p-Y701-STAT1:p-Y705-STAT3 translocates to the nucleus
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p-Y705-STAT3 binds p-Y693-STAT4
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p-STAT1 binds p-STAT3
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STAT4 binds p-Y-IL23R in IL23:IL23 receptor
Reactome:R-HSA-8952823
p-Y693-STAT4, p-Y705-STAT3 dissociate from IL23:IL23 receptor
Reactome:R-HSA-8982162
pโ€‘Y705-STAT3 dissociates from IL19:IL20RA:p-JAK1:IL20RB
Reactome:R-HSA-8982163
IL19:IL20RA:p-JAK1:IL20RB:STAT3 phosphorylates STAT3
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IL19:IL20RA:pโ€‘JAK1:IL20RB binds STAT3
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STAT3 is phosphorylated by TSLP:IL7R:CRLF2:STAT3 complex
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p-STAT3 dissociates from TSLP:IL7R:CRLF2:p-STAT3 complex
Reactome:R-HSA-8983371
IL15:IL15RA:p-Y-IL2RB:p-Y-JAK1:p-Y-IL2RG:p-Y-JAK3 phosphorylates STAT3 and STAT5
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p-Y-STAT3 binds p-STAT5
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p-Y-STAT3 and p-STAT5 dissociates from IL15:IL15RA:IL2RB:p-JAK1:IL2RG:p-JAK3:p-Y-STAT3:p-STAT5
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IL15:IL15RA:p-Y-IL2RB:p-Y-JAK1:p-Y-IL2RG:p-Y-JAK3 binds STAT3 and STAT5
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p-Y-STAT3:p-STAT5 translocates to the nucleus
Reactome:R-HSA-8984014
JAK1,JAK2 bound to IL27RA:IL12RB2 receptor phosphorylate STAT1,STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-8984021
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 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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IL9:p-Y116-IL9R:JAK1:IL2RG:p-904,939-JAK3:STAT3 phosphorylates STAT1, STAT3 or STAT5
Reactome:R-HSA-8986985
IFNL1:p-Y343,Y517-IFNLR1:p-JAK1:IL10RB:p-TYK2:STAT1 phosphorylates STAT1, STAT2, STAT3, STAT4 and STAT5
Reactome:R-HSA-8987014
IL22:p-Y251,p-Y301-IL22RA1:p-JAK1:PTPN11:IL10RB:p-TYK2 binds STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-8987033
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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p-STAT3 dimer translocates from cytosol to nucleoplasm
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IL24:IL22RA1:p-JAK1:IL20RB binds STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-8987070
IL22:p-Y251,p-Y301-IL22RA1:p-JAK1:IL10RB:p-TYK2:STAT3 phosphorylates STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-8987080
IL26:IL10RB:p-TYK2:IL20RA:p-JAK1 binds STAT1, STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-8987096
IL24:IL22RA1:p-JAK1:IL20RB:STAT3 phosphorylates STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-8987097
IL24:p-IL20RA:p-JAK1:IL20RB binds STAT1,STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-8987104
IL20:IL20RA:JAK1:IL20RB:pโ€‘JAK2,pโ€‘JAK3 binds STAT3
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IL20:IL20RA:JAK1:IL20RB:p-JAK3,p-JAK2:STAT3 phosphorylates STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-8987150
IL24:IL20RA:p-JAK1:IL20RB:STAT1,STAT3 phosphorylates STAT1 or STAT3
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p-STAT3 dissociates from IL20:IL20RA:JAK1:IL20RB:p-Y1007,Y1008-JAK2,p-JAK3
Reactome:R-HSA-8987161
p-STAT3 dissociates from IL24:IL22RA1:pโ€‘JAK1:IL20RB:pโ€‘STAT3
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p-STAT3 dimerizes
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p-STAT1 and p-STAT3 dissociates from IL26:IL10RB:p-TYK2:IL20RA:p-JAK1
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p-Y705-STAT3 dissociates from IL22:p-Y251,p-Y301-IL22RA1:p-JAK1:IL10RB:p-TYK2:p-Y705-STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-8987255
IL26:IL10RB:p-TYK2:IL20RA:p-JAK1:STAT1,STAT3 phosphorylates STAT1,STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-8987266
IFNL1:p-Y434,Y517-IFNLR1:p-JAK1:IL10RB:p-TYK2 binds STAT1, STAT2, STAT3, STAT4, STAT5
Reactome:R-HSA-8987270
p-STAT1,p-STAT3 dissociate from IL24:IL20RA:p-Y1022,Y1023-JAK1:IL20RB:p-STAT1, p-STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-9006870
IL21 receptor STAT phosphorylation
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IL21 receptor STAT binding
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STAT3 phosphorylation
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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
Reactome:R-HSA-9672176
STAT binds to the mutant PDGFRA receptor
Reactome:R-HSA-9701524
STAT3 is phosphorylated downstream of active ALK
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p-Y705,S727-STAT3 dimerizes
Reactome:R-HSA-9701529
p-Y705, p-S727 STAT3 dimer translocates to the nucleus
Reactome:R-HSA-9701531
p-Y705,S727 STAT3 is acetylated
Reactome:R-HSA-9701534
p-Y705, S727 STAT3 dimer binds HIF1A gene
Reactome:R-HSA-9701537
p-Y705, S727 STAT3 dimer binds CD274 gene
Reactome:R-HSA-9701549
AcK685-p-Y705,S727 STAT3 and SIN3A bind the PDRM1 promoter
Reactome:R-HSA-9701557
AcK685-p-Y705,S727 STAT3 and SIN3A bind the IL2RG promoter
Reactome:R-HSA-9701565
HDACs deacetylate p-STAT3 dimers
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ALK mutants bind STAT3
Reactome:R-HSA-9712085
ALK mutants phosphorylate STAT3
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STAT1,STAT3 binds PKR
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pY-STAT3 dimer translocates to the nucleus downstream of ALK mutants
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AcK685 p-Y705, S727 STAT3 dimer and DNMT1 bind IL2RG gene
Reactome:R-HSA-9851062
AcK685 pY705,S727 STAT3 binds the MIR21 gene
Reactome:R-HSA-9851064
AcK685-pY705,S727 STAT3 dimer binds DNMT1 promoter
Reactome:R-HSA-9851071
STAT3, DNMT1 and HDAC1 bind PTPN6 gene
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p-Y705, S727 STAT3 dimer binds ICOS promoter
Reactome:R-HSA-9851118
pY-STAT3 binds the IRF4 promoter downstream of NPM1-ALK
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p-Y705,S727 STAT3 dimer binds NOTCH gene
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TYK2-dependent STAT1 and STAT3 phosphorylation
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Plan status (concise): Identity/domain verification completed; recent sources (2023โ€“2024) collected; canonical and non-canonical mechanisms consolidated; clinical applications and degraders summarized; evidence table prepared; proceeding with final report.

Comprehensive research report: Human STAT3 (UniProt P40763)

Target verification and scope
- Gene/protein: STAT3 (Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3), UniProt P40763, Homo sapiens. Member of the STAT transcription factor family; domain architecture includes N-terminal domain (ND), coiled-coil domain (CCD), DNA-binding domain (DBD), linker domain, SH2 domain, and C-terminal transactivation domain (TAD), consistent with UniProt and recent domain-mapping literature. Key regulatory phosphosites: Tyr705 (Y705) and Ser727 (S727) (STAT3ฮฒ splice form lacks S727). These features match the human STAT3 literature cited below, so research proceeds on the correct target. (sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 11-15, sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 15-18, sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 18-21)

1) Key concepts and definitions
- Primary function: STAT3 is a latent cytoplasmic transcription factor that, upon activation, dimerizes and translocates to the nucleus to regulate gene expression programs controlling proliferation, survival, differentiation, angiogenesis, and immune regulation. Canonically, activation requires Y705 phosphorylation; S727 phosphorylation modulates transcriptional potency and non-canonical, especially mitochondrial, functions. (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 1-3, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 3-4)
- Domain structure: ND (~first 125 aa) supports cooperative DNA binding; CCD (~aa 135โ€“315) mediates cofactor interactions; DBD (~aa 320โ€“480) binds GAS-like elements; linker (~aa 480โ€“575) couples to SH2; SH2 (~aa 575โ€“680) binds phosphotyrosines for dimerization; TAD contains S727 and engages co-activators. (sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 11-15, sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 15-18)

2) Mechanism of activation and current understanding
- Canonical IL-6โ€“JAKโ€“STAT3 pathway: IL-6 family cytokines engage IL-6Rฮฑ/gp130, activating associated JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2). JAKs phosphorylate receptor sites and STAT3 at Y705. Reciprocal SH2โ€“pY705 binding produces STAT3 parallel dimers that translocate to the nucleus, bind DNA via the DBD, and drive transcription; deactivation involves dephosphorylation and anti-parallel conformations. Growth factor receptors and Src-family kinases can also feed into STAT3 activation. (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 1-3, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 3-4, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 4-6, sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 15-18)
- Regulatory phosphorylation sites: Y705 is essential for dimerization and nuclear transcription; S727 is phosphorylated by MAPK, mTOR, and CDKs, can occur independently of Y705, enhances transcriptional output in some contexts, and is linked to mitochondrial localization and functions (mitoSTAT3). (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 1-3, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 3-4)
- Non-canonical roles: mitoSTAT3 binds mitochondrial DNA, associates with TFAM, modulates expression of respiratory-chain subunits, ROS, and mitochondrial biogenesis; these activities contribute to proliferation, invasiveness, and therapy resistance in cancer. Emerging interactome evidence connects mitochondrial Kv1.3 activity to STAT3 phosphorylation and a Kv1.3โ€“STAT3โ€“p53 signaling axis in melanoma, underscoring membrane/mitochondrial crosstalk beyond canonical cytokine signaling. (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 4-6, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 7-9)

3) Localization and cellular context
- Cytoplasm (latent), nucleus (active dimers bound to DNA), mitochondria (mitoSTAT3), and functional proximity to membrane/mitochondrial ion channels (e.g., Kv1.3) with implications for metabolic and apoptotic regulation. (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 4-6, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 7-9)

4) Transcriptional outputs and feedback regulation
- Representative direct or pathway-coupled targets: MYC, CCND1 (Cyclin D1/D2), anti-apoptotic BCL2 family members (BCL-XL, BCL2, MCL1), survivin, VEGFA, and genes associated with stemness/EMT (OCT4, SOX2, NANOG, TWIST1, Vimentin). These mediate proliferation, survival, angiogenesis, stemness, and metastasis. (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 3-4, krajkakuzniak2024targetingstat3and pages 7-9, krajkakuzniak2024targetingstat3and pages 5-7)
- Negative feedback: SOCS proteins, especially SOCS3, are transcriptionally induced and inhibit upstream JAKs via KIR motifs and E3 ligase recruitment, closing a feedback loop that restrains STAT3 signaling; phosphatases (PTP1B, TC-PTP, SHP-1/2) also contribute. PIAS3 can restrict STAT3 transcriptional activity. (sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 15-18, sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 11-15, krajkakuzniak2024targetingstat3and pages 7-9)

5) Pathway placement and biochemical role
- Pathway role: STAT3 is a central nuclear effector downstream of numerous cytokines (IL-6 family), growth factors, and non-receptor tyrosine kinases, integrating inflammatory and mitogenic cues. SH2-driven dimerization and GAS-element DNA binding are core biochemical activities; S727-dependent mitochondrial functions extend STAT3โ€™s influence on metabolism and ROS homeostasis. (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 1-3, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 3-4, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 4-6)

6) Disease relevance: cancer and inflammation (recent understanding)
- Cancer: Persistent STAT3 activation is frequently observed across tumor types and drives oncogenic programs (proliferation, survival, angiogenesis, EMT, immune evasion). Dual nuclearโ€“mitochondrial signaling via pY705 and pS727 may underlie aggressive phenotypes and therapy resistance. (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 1-3, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 3-4, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 4-6)
- Inflammation and immunity: STAT3 integrates IL-6โ€“family signals, shaping immune cell differentiation and tumor-promoting inflammation. SOCS3-mediated feedback is an important checkpoint; dysregulation of SOCS3 is implicated in inflammatory pathologies and tumor immunity. (sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 15-18, sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 11-15)

7) Recent developments and latest research (2023โ€“2024 prioritized)
- Domain/mechanism refinements: 2024 analyses reaffirmed a modular STAT domain map and JAK-dependent SH2-mediated dimerization, with detailed roles for the linker and SH2 pockets relevant to inhibitor design. (sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 11-15, sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 15-18)
- Mitochondrial and membrane crosstalk: A 2024 Science Advances BioID interactome connected Kv1.3 to STAT3 and p53, showing that mitochondrial Kv1.3 blockade increases mitochondrial ROS, decreases STAT3 phosphorylation, stabilizes p53, and reduces tumor growth/metastasis in vivoโ€”supporting a mitoSTAT3 axis in tumor biology. (Sep 2024; https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adn9361) (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 7-9)
- Residue-specific targeting debate: Recent reviews evaluate prioritizing Y705 versus S727 or dual inhibition, noting context-dependent biology and potential toxicity tradeoffs with S727 targeting; selective pY705 inhibition remains a prevalent strategy. (Feb 2025; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17050755) (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 11-13, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 7-9, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 1-3)

8) Current applications and real-world implementations: therapeutics and trials
- Direct STAT3 inhibitor (TTI-101, also known as C188-9): An oral, direct STAT3 inhibitor assessed in a first-in-human Phase 1 study with pharmacodynamic pY-STAT3 readouts; multiple subsequent studies launched in oncology (e.g., HCC) and fibrosis (IPF). The trial record underscores STAT3 activation across many cancers and outlines PK/PD and safety endpoints. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03195699 (record initiated 2017; updated thereafter). (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03195699) (NCT03195699)
- STAT3 targeted protein degrader (KT-333): First-in-human multicenter Phase 1a/1b (dose escalation/expansion), weekly IV dosing, indications include relapsed/refractory lymphomas (PTCL, CTCL), large granular lymphocytic leukemia, T-PLL, and solid tumors. Early PD results in 2023โ€“2024 showed robust, dose-dependent STAT3 degradation in PBMCs and dose-dependent downregulation of STAT3-regulated plasma inflammatory biomarkers (serum amyloid A, CRP), with preliminary single-agent activity (e.g., CTCL partial response) and a largely Grade 1โ€“2 safety profile. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05225584; recent reviews summarize ASH updates. (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05225584) (NCT05225584, zhong2024targetedproteindegradation pages 1-2, feng2024targetedproteindegradation pages 13-14)

9) Quantitative statistics and data from recent studies
- Prevalence: The TTI-101 Phase 1 entry notes that increased STAT3 activity occurs in approximately half of human cancers, driven by upstream cytokine/growth factor signaling or rarer STAT3 mutations (as contextualized in the record). (NCT03195699)
- Early clinical PD/efficacy (KT-333): As of July 2023, 21 patients treated at five dose levels (heterogeneous tumors: 13 solid tumors; CTCL, HL, B-cell NHL, LGLL, PTCL). PD demonstrated strong, dose-dependent, sustained STAT3 degradation and plasma biomarker suppression; preliminary efficacy with one partial response in CTCL and stable disease in three solid-tumor patients; common AEs Grade 1โ€“2 (anemia, nausea, fatigue, constipation) with no reported DLTs at the time cited. (Aug 2024; https://doi.org/10.1186/s40364-024-00638-1) (feng2024targetedproteindegradation pages 13-14)

10) Expert opinions and analysis from authoritative sources
- Mechanistic consensus: Canonical IL-6โ€“JAKโ€“STAT3 with SH2-mediated dimerization and nuclear DNA binding is well established; negative feedback via SOCS3 is a central checkpoint in immune and inflammatory contexts. (sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 11-15, sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 15-18)
- Therapeutic strategy: Given the breadth of STAT3โ€™s oncogenic program, direct inhibition at the pY705-dependent dimer interface remains attractive; however, non-canonical mitoSTAT3 roles motivate consideration of S727 or dual-targeting, with caution regarding toxicity and context dependence. Degraders such as KT-333 provide an orthogonal, event-driven modality with early PD validation in patients. (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 11-13, zhong2024targetedproteindegradation pages 1-2, feng2024targetedproteindegradation pages 13-14)

11) Enzyme/substrate specificity and precise role in pathways
- STAT3 is not an enzyme but a transcription factor. Biochemical action: phospho-Y705-dependent dimerization via the SH2 domain enables DNA binding to STAT consensus elements; primary function is transcriptional regulation. Substrates/ligands are DNA elements and co-regulators rather than small molecules; mitochondrial functions entail interactions with mtDNA/TFAM and respiratory components. (sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 11-15, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 4-6)

12) Evidence table of recent sources

Source (journal/venue) Year / Month Focus Key finding (1โ€“2 sentences) URL Context IDs
Berkley K., Zalejski J., Sharma A. (Cancers) 2025 / Feb Mechanism / Y705 vs S727, mitoSTAT3, therapeutics Reviews canonical Y705-mediated SH2 dimerization and nuclear transcription and highlights S727-dependent mitochondrial (mitoSTAT3) functions; discusses therapeutic implications of selectively targeting Y705, S727, or both. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17050755 (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 4-6)
Krajka-Kuลบniak V., Belka M., Papierska K. (Cancers) 2024 / Mar Mechanism / SH2 dimerization, targets, regulators Describes SH2-mediated STAT3 dimer interface and lists canonical transcriptional targets (c-MYC, CCND1, BCL-XL, VEGF) and negative regulators (SOCS, PIAS3); shows small molecules (chalcones) preventing phosphorylation, nuclear translocation and DNA binding. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16061092 (krajkakuzniak2024targetingstat3and pages 7-9, krajkakuzniak2024targetingstat3and pages 5-7)
Sheikh S. (arXiv) 2024 Domains / Activation / Feedback Provides a STAT domain map (ND, CCD, DBD, linker, SH2, TAD), summarizes IL-6โ†’JAKโ†’pY705โ†’SH2 dimerizationโ†’nuclear translocation, and documents negative feedback via SOCS proteins and phosphatases. https://doi.org/10.53846/goediss-10532 (sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 11-15, sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 15-18)
Prosdocimi E. et al. (Science Advances) 2024 / Sep Interactome / non-canonical links BioID interactome of Kv1.3 identifies a Kv1.3โ€“STAT3โ€“p53 signaling axis and links mitochondrial Kv1.3 activity to altered STAT3 phosphorylation and tumor phenotypes, supporting noncanonical mito-STAT3 roles. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adn9361 (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 7-9)
ClinicalTrials.gov (TTI-101 / C188-9) โ€” NCT03195699 2017 (trial start); entries/updates through 2023โ€“2025 Therapeutics โ€” direct STAT3 inhibitor TTI-101 (C188-9) is an oral, direct STAT3 inhibitor evaluated in Phase 1 with PD readouts (pY-STAT3) and multiple subsequent trials (HCC, IPF, combinations); trial record summarizes mechanism and Phase 1 objectives. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03195699 (NCT03195699)
ClinicalTrials.gov (KT-333 STAT3 degrader) โ€” NCT05225584 2022 (trial start); updates 2023โ€“2024 Therapeutics โ€” STAT3 degrader (PROTAC/molecular glue) KT-333 is a STAT3-targeting degrader tested in Phase 1 for lymphomas and solid tumors; reports at meetings and reviews note dose-dependent STAT3 degradation and early clinical evaluation. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05225584 (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 7-9, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 1-3)
Zhong G. et al. (J Hematol Oncol) โ€” ASH update on TPD 2024 / Mar Therapeutics โ€” targeted protein degradation (KT-333) ASH/meeting updates summarized clinical progression of STAT3 degraders including KT-333 and reported robust, dose-dependent STAT3 degradation in early studies, supporting TPD as a clinical modality. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13045-024-01533-w (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 3-4)
Morelli M., Madonna S., Albanesi C. (Frontiers in Immunology) 2024 / Jun SOCS3 feedback / immune regulation Reviews SOCS1/ SOCS3 as principal negative-feedback regulators of JAK/STAT signaling and highlights SOCS3 promoter regulation by STATs, with implications for restraining STAT3-driven inflammation and tumor-related signaling. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1393799 (sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 15-18)

Table: Concise table of recent (2023โ€“2025) authoritative sources summarizing STAT3 domain/mechanism, noncanonical mitochondrial roles, SOCS3 feedback, and clinical therapeutic efforts (TTI-101 inhibitor, KT-333 degrader); each row includes DOI/ ClinicalTrials.gov links and context IDs for evidence tracing.

References with URLs and dates (selection)
- Berkley K. et al. 2025-02, Cancers. Targeting STAT3: Y705 vs S727 roles; mitoSTAT3; therapeutic implications. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17050755 (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 1-3, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 4-6, berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 11-13)
- Krajka-Kuลบniak V. et al. 2024-03, Cancers. STAT3/NF-ฮบB targeting; STAT3 SH2 dimerization, transcriptional targets and regulators. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16061092 (krajkakuzniak2024targetingstat3and pages 7-9, krajkakuzniak2024targetingstat3and pages 5-7)
- Sheikh S. 2024, arXiv/Goettingen dissertation. STAT domain map; IL-6โ€“JAKโ€“STAT activation; SOCS feedback. https://doi.org/10.53846/goediss-10532 (sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 11-15, sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 15-18, sheikh2024acrosstalkbetween pages 18-21)
- Prosdocimi E. et al. 2024-09, Science Advances. Kv1.3โ€“STAT3โ€“p53 pathway; mitoKv1.3 effects on STAT3 phosphorylation and tumor phenotypes. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adn9361 (berkley2025targetingstat3for pages 7-9)
- ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03195699 (TTI-101/C188-9). Oral direct STAT3 inhibitor; Phase 1 objectives/PD. First posted 2017; updated subsequently. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03195699 (NCT03195699)
- ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05225584 (KT-333). STAT3 degrader; Phase 1a/1b, weekly IV, lymphoma/LGLL/solid tumors. First posted 2022; updated subsequently. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05225584 (NCT05225584)
- Zhong G. et al. 2024-03, J Hematol Oncol. TPD ASH updates; KT-333 clinical status and indications. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13045-024-01533-w (zhong2024targetedproteindegradation pages 1-2)
- Feng Y. et al. 2024-08, Biomarker Research. Clinical progression of TPD; KT-333 dose-dependent STAT3 degradation and preliminary activity. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40364-024-00638-1 (feng2024targetedproteindegradation pages 13-14)

Notes on evidence strength and limitations
- Several mechanistic details and therapeutic perspectives derive from recent reviews; where possible, trial registries and meeting-synthesis reviews were used to capture clinical status and human PD signals. While broad claims of activation prevalence appear in clinical-trial records, quantitative fractions should be interpreted cautiously and verified in tumor-typeโ€“specific datasets for precision use cases. (NCT03195699)

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OpenScientist hypothesis job โ€” STAT3 GO:0030335

(STAT3-hypotheses/readout-go-0030335/README.md)

OpenScientist hypothesis job โ€” STAT3 GO:0030335

Question: Is positive regulation of cell migration (GO:0030335) a core
function of STAT3, or a downstream / context-dependent consequence of its core
signal-dependent DNA-binding transcription-factor activity?

Why staged: Surfaced by the ASSAY_TO_FUNCTION CELL_MIGRATION_INVASION
readout class (catalog extension). The two GO:0030335 annotations (IMP;
PMID:31638206, PMID:24846175) were set to UNDECIDED (was ACCEPT) and
deferred to expert review (issue #1422) rather than unilaterally demoted,
because STAT3 is high-profile and the call is genuinely contested (oncogenic
EMT/invasion driver vs downstream transcriptional consequence).

Status: prompt staged via
projects/ASSAY_TO_FUNCTION/stage_hypotheses.py (human-gated generator).
Result, when run, lands in openscientist.md (+ openscientist.md.citations.md).

Reproduction

uv run deep-research-client research \
  --input-file genes/human/STAT3/STAT3-hypotheses/readout-go-0030335/prompt.md \
  --provider openscientist \
  --output genes/human/STAT3/STAT3-hypotheses/readout-go-0030335/openscientist.md \
  --separate-citations genes/human/STAT3/STAT3-hypotheses/readout-go-0030335/openscientist.md.citations.md

Treat the output as hypothesis-generating literature synthesis, not ground
truth
โ€” verify snippets against the cited PMIDs before using them in curation.
The annotations remain UNDECIDED pending expert adjudication on issue #1422;
fold only verified findings into STAT3-ai-review.yaml as a file: reference
with an extracted supporting_text (the SCO1 review is the model).

OpenScientist

(STAT3-hypotheses/readout-go-0030335/openscientist.md)
STAT3 Annotation to Positive Regulation of Cell Migration (GO:0030335): Core vs. Non-Core Classification OpenScientist openscientist-autonomous 22 citations 2026-06-07T00:52:35.054354 citations file

STAT3 Annotation to Positive Regulation of Cell Migration (GO:0030335): Core vs. Non-Core Classification

Executive Judgment

Verdict: NON-CORE (over-annotated as core function). The GO annotation of STAT3 to positive regulation of cell migration (GO:0030335) should be retained as biologically accurate but reclassified as non-core โ€” a real, well-documented downstream consequence of STAT3's core transcription factor activity rather than a primary function the gene product evolved to perform.

Three convergent lines of evidence support this classification: (1) The dominant mechanism by which STAT3 promotes cell migration is transcriptional โ€” STAT3 drives expression of Twist1, MMPs, and EMT markers as downstream targets of its core DNA-binding transcription factor activity in the JAK-STAT pathway; (2) STAT3 exerts bidirectional effects on migration โ€” promoting it in cancer and wound healing contexts while inhibiting it in cortical neuron migration โ€” a hallmark of context-dependent downstream function that is incompatible with classification as core migration machinery; (3) Although a secondary non-transcriptional mechanism exists (STAT3-stathmin interaction stabilizing microtubules), this mechanism is context-limited, partially redundant, and was not tested in the reference paper's NSCLC context (PMID: 31638206). The reference paper itself employs classic indirect IMP evidence (miR-4500 targeting STAT3 โ†’ reduced migration), which is the canonical "perturb gene โ†’ observe phenotype" design that cannot distinguish core from downstream function.

The current UNDECIDED action should be resolved to ACCEPT as non-core. The annotation is scientifically valid and should not be removed, but it should be clearly flagged as a downstream consequence of STAT3's primary molecular function (signal-dependent DNA-binding transcription factor activity) rather than evidence that STAT3 is part of the cell migration machinery.

Key caveats:
1. The STAT3-stathmin interaction means STAT3 IS capable of directly modulating cytoskeletal dynamics โ€” this is not purely a transcriptional relay
2. The non-core classification is strong but not absolute; the stathmin mechanism prevents a categorical "no direct involvement"
3. The annotation is biologically accurate regardless of core/non-core classification
4. STAT3 has BIDIRECTIONAL migration effects โ€” it promotes migration in cancer/wound healing (GO:0030335) but INHIBITS neuronal migration in developing cortex (GO:2001223, PMID: 22907754). Core migration machinery components do not show bidirectional effects; this is a hallmark of a context-dependent transcription factor whose migration effects depend on which target genes it activates in a given cellular context


Summary

STAT3 (Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3) is a well-characterized intracellular transcription factor (~92 kDa, 750โ€“795 amino acids) whose core molecular function is signal-dependent DNA-binding transcription factor activity within the JAK-STAT signaling pathway. Constitutive STAT3 knockout in mice is embryonic lethal at E6.5โ€“E7.5 (PMID: 30254684), underscoring its essential role in transcriptional regulation during development. The question under review is whether STAT3's documented role in promoting cell migration constitutes a core function (i.e., STAT3 is part of the migration machinery) or a downstream, context-dependent consequence of its transcription factor activity.

Our investigation, spanning 73 papers and 5 analytical iterations, establishes that STAT3 promotes cell migration primarily through transcriptional activation of pro-migratory target genes โ€” including Twist1, MMPs (MMP-1, -2, -3, -9, -10, -13), EMT transcription factors, and chemokines โ€” rather than through direct participation in the cytoskeletal or adhesion machinery that executes cell movement. A secondary, non-transcriptional mechanism involving direct STAT3-stathmin interaction and microtubule stabilization has been documented since 2006 (PMID: 16401721), but this mechanism is context-restricted (demonstrated primarily in T-cells, motoneurons, and fibroblasts) and was not evaluated in the NSCLC context of the reference paper. Critically, STAT3 has bidirectional effects on migration: it promotes migration in cancer cells, wound-healing keratinocytes, and T-cells, but inhibits radial neuronal migration in the developing cerebral cortex (PMID: 22907754). This bidirectionality is a defining feature of a context-dependent downstream effector, not a core component of the migration machinery.

The GO database itself reflects this picture: STAT3 carries 17+ annotations to transcription/signaling terms, exactly one annotation to positive regulation of cell migration (GO:0030335), one to negative regulation of neuron migration (GO:2001223), and zero annotations to microtubule, stathmin, cytoskeletal, or actin-related terms โ€” despite published biochemical evidence for the STAT3-stathmin interaction. This annotation profile is consistent with a transcription factor whose pleiotropic target genes include migration regulators, rather than a gene product whose primary function is in the migration pathway.


Key Findings

Finding 1: STAT3 Promotes Cell Migration via Transcriptional Activation of Pro-Migratory Genes

The predominant mechanism by which STAT3 influences cell migration is through its canonical role as a transcription factor. Multiple independent studies demonstrate that STAT3 directly binds the promoters of pro-migratory genes and drives their expression:

  • Twist1 transcription: STAT3 directly binds the Twist1 promoter to induce EMT transcription factor expression. In hepatocellular carcinoma cells, a dual-luciferase reporter assay confirmed that "STAT3 may bind the Twist promoter, mediate its transcriptional activity, and then promote the EMT process in HCC cells" (PMID: 25653024). Similarly, in prostate cancer, "STAT3 and HIF-1ฮฑ up-regulated TWIST1 expression by direct binding to a TWIST1 promoter" (PMID: 23623921). Additional ChIP evidence from colorectal cancer confirms IL-6 treatment promotes "recruitment of STAT3, ฮบB and C/EBPฮฒ toward the Twist promoter region" (PMID: 37047623).

  • Matrix metalloproteinase expression: STAT3 activation drives expression of multiple MMPs critical for extracellular matrix remodeling during migration. Knockdown of the lncRNA PRECSIT "inhibited expression of activated STAT3 and resulted in down-regulation of the expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, MMP-3, MMP-10, and MMP-13" in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (PMID: 31837949). PLOD3 interacts with STAT3 to express MMP-2 and MMP-9 for tumor metastasis (PMID: 30442941). The IL-6/STAT3/MMP signaling axis drives gastric cancer cell migration via paracrine activation (PMID: 30361813). EZH2 promotes renal cell carcinoma invasion through STAT3-mediated MMP-2 upregulation (PMID: 29286132).

  • Non-canonical STAT3 roles are mitochondrial, not cytoskeletal: The well-documented non-transcriptional functions of STAT3 involve modulation of mitochondrial electron transport chain activity via S727 phosphorylation โ€” not cytoskeletal regulation. As stated in the literature: "STAT3 is increasingly becoming known for its non-transcriptional regulation of mitochondrial bioenergetic function upon activation of its S727 residue" (PMID: 27978828) and "STAT3 is a transcription factor involved in several cellular activities including inflammation, proliferation, and survival, but it also plays a non-transcriptional role in modulating mitochondrial metabolism" (PMID: 33305182). The mitochondrial role is the dominant non-transcriptional STAT3 activity discussed in the literature, far outweighing the stathmin interaction.

This evidence establishes that migration effects observed upon STAT3 perturbation are predominantly downstream transcriptional consequences, not evidence of STAT3 participation in the migration machinery itself.

Finding 2: STAT3 Core Function is Signal-Dependent Transcription Factor Activity

STAT3's evolutionarily conserved primary function is as a transcription factor in the JAK-STAT signaling pathway:

  • Constitutive STAT3 knockout mice are embryonic lethal at E6.5โ€“E7.5, "prior to potential functional role in early development can be assessed" (PMID: 30254684). This early lethality reflects transcriptional essentiality, not a migration defect.
  • STAT3 is activated by JAK-mediated Y705 phosphorylation for nuclear translocation and DNA binding. Conditional knockout studies confirm STAT3 "is a transcription factor that has many essential roles during inflammation, development and cancer" (PMID: 28170160).
  • A comprehensive review describes STAT3 as an "intracellular transcription factor, spanning 750-795 amino acids and weighing approximately 92 kDa, [that] is crucial in key cellular activities such as growth, migration, invasion, inflammation, and angiogenesis" โ€” notably listing migration as one of many downstream activities (PMID: 39473261).
  • The GO annotation profile for STAT3 (UniProt P40763) includes 17+ annotations to DNA-binding transcription factor activity (GO:0003700), RNA pol II-specific TF activity (GO:0000981), JAK-STAT signaling (GO:0007259), and cytokine-mediated signaling (GO:0019221), compared to a single migration annotation.

Finding 3: The Reference Paper (PMID:31638206) Provides Classic Indirect IMP Evidence

The original reference supporting the GO:0030335 annotation uses a standard perturb-gene-observe-phenotype experimental design:

  • miR-4500 directly targets the STAT3 3'UTR (confirmed by luciferase reporter assay): "A luciferase reporter assay suggested that miRโ€‘4500 directly targeted the 3' untranslated region of STAT3" (PMID: 31638206).
  • miR-4500 overexpression suppresses STAT3 protein levels and "suppressed the cell proliferation, migration, invasion and promoted apoptosis of the human NSCLC cell lines A549 and H1975" (PMID: 31638206).
  • siRNA against STAT3 phenocopies the migration suppression, and "The tumor inhibition effect of small interfering RNA STAT3 in A549 and H1975 lines may be partially impaired by a miRโ€‘4500 inhibitor" (PMID: 31638206).

This is classic IMP evidence. Critically, migration was measured as one of several phenotypic readouts alongside proliferation and apoptosis. The paper does not distinguish whether STAT3's effect on migration is direct (via migration machinery) or indirect (via transcriptional targets). The experimental design cannot make this distinction.

Finding 4: A Non-Transcriptional STAT3-Stathmin Mechanism Exists but Is Context-Limited

A significant complication arises from the documented non-transcriptional role of STAT3 in microtubule regulation via direct interaction with stathmin (STMN1):

  • The seminal paper by Ng et al. (2006) demonstrated that STAT3 physically interacts with stathmin: "Previously, the function of Stat3 had been attributed exclusively to its transcriptional activity in the nucleus. In this study, we reveal an interaction between Stat3 and the microtubule (MT)-destabilizing protein stathmin." Furthermore, "Recombinant Stat3 was also capable of reversing stathmin inhibition of tubulin polymerization in vitro" (PMID: 16401721). This is a genuine biochemical interaction where STAT3 protein directly modulates cytoskeletal dynamics independent of transcription.

  • This mechanism was confirmed in migrating T-cells: "STAT3 physically interacts with stathmin to regulate microtubule dynamics in migrating T-cells" (PMID: 19251695).

  • It was observed in motoneuron axons: "activated STAT3 interacted with stathmin and inhibited its microtubule-destabilizing activity" (PMID: 23109669).

  • In gastric cancer: "STAT3 depletion inhibited the activity of RhoA and the interaction with stathmin, downregulated the expression of pFAK (phosphorylated focal adhesion kinase), acetylated-tubulin" (PMID: 23333463).

  • A commentary described the mechanism: "new evidence suggests a novel role for non-tyrosine-phosphorylated and cytoplasmically localized STAT3 in mediating cell migration by disrupting an interaction between microtubules and one of its partners, stathmin" (PMID: 16835434).

However, several factors limit the relevance of this mechanism for the annotation under review:

  1. Partial redundancy: In the original paper, "down-regulation of stathmin protein levels in Stat3-deficient cells partially reversed the MT and migration deficiencies" โ€” only partial rescue, indicating multiple contributing pathways (PMID: 16401721).
  2. Context restriction: The STAT3-stathmin interaction has been demonstrated primarily in fibroblasts, T-cells, motoneurons, and gastric cancer cells. It has not been tested in the NSCLC context of the reference paper.
  3. No GO annotation exists: Despite publication in 2006 (20 years ago), STAT3 has zero GO annotations to microtubule, stathmin, tubulin, or cytoskeletal terms, suggesting the community does not regard this as a core function.
  4. Stoichiometric considerations: Unphosphorylated cytoplasmic STAT3 mediates this interaction, which is distinct from the Y705-phosphorylated pool responsible for transcription. This may represent a moonlighting function of the abundant cytoplasmic pool rather than a primary evolved activity.
  5. Evidence asymmetry: Approximately 14+ papers document the transcriptional migration mechanism vs. ~6 papers documenting the stathmin mechanism, reflecting both publication trends and biological dominance of the transcriptional pathway.

{{figure:evidence_comparison.png|caption=Quantitative comparison of evidence supporting transcriptional vs. stathmin-mediated STAT3 migration mechanisms. The transcriptional pathway has substantially more independent supporting studies across diverse cancer types and tissues, while the stathmin mechanism is documented in a limited number of cell type contexts.}}

Finding 5: Bidirectional Migration Effects Confirm Non-Core Classification

The strongest evidence against core classification is STAT3's bidirectional effect on migration:

  • Pro-migratory: In cancer cells (NSCLC, breast, gastric, colorectal, glioma), wound-healing keratinocytes, and migrating T-cells, STAT3 activation promotes migration.
  • Anti-migratory: In developing cerebral cortex, STAT3 activation via KLF4-induced Y705 phosphorylation inhibits radial neuronal migration. "Blocking STAT3 activation with a dominant negative form can rescue the migration defect induced by constitutive KLF4 expression" (PMID: 22907754).

This bidirectionality is reflected in GO annotations: STAT3 carries both positive regulation of cell migration (GO:0030335) and negative regulation of neuron migration (GO:2001223). A gene product that is genuinely part of the migration machinery (e.g., a cytoskeletal motor, an adhesion receptor, or a Rho GTPase) would not exhibit opposing effects depending on cell context. The bidirectional phenotype is the hallmark of a transcription factor whose different target gene repertoires in different cell types lead to opposing downstream effects on the same biological process.

Finding 6: Keratinocyte-Specific STAT3 KO Shows In Vivo Migration Defect, but Is Cell-Type Dependent

Conditional knockout studies provide important in vivo context:

  • Keratinocyte-specific Stat3 knockout mice show that "Stat3 activation contributed to skin wound healing, keratinocyte migration, hair follicle growth, and resistance to UV irradiation-induced apoptosis" (PMID: 17601706). This confirms a real migration phenotype in vivo.
  • However, myeloid-specific STAT3 knockout showed that the "impact on wound closure dynamics and quality of healing after acute excision skin injury was minor" (PMID: 29898959), demonstrating cell-type dependency.
  • In wound healing, the mechanism is transcriptional: STAT3-activated SPRR1B+ keratinocytes mediate rapid mucosal repair, and "SPRR1B knockdown significantly inhibits mucosal keratinocyte migration" (PMID: 39300285). STAT3 acts by transcriptionally activating SPRR1B โ€” the migration effect is downstream of transcription.

This cell-type specificity further supports classification as a context-dependent downstream effect rather than a core function.


Mechanistic Model / Interpretation

The following model synthesizes the evidence into a coherent framework for understanding STAT3's relationship to cell migration:

    CORE FUNCTION                           DOWNSTREAM EFFECTS
    โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€                           โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€

  Cytokine/Growth Factor                                   
 โ”‚                                                 
 โ–ผ                                                 
   JAK phosphorylation                                     
 โ”‚                                                 
 โ–ผ                                                 
  โ”Œโ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”                                     
  โ”‚  STAT3 (Y705-P)  โ”‚โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ Core MF: DNA-binding            
  โ”‚  Transcription   โ”‚     transcription factor             
  โ”‚  Factor Activity โ”‚     activity (GO:0003700)            
  โ””โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”ฌโ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”˜                                     
 โ”‚                                                 
 โ”œโ”€โ”€โ–บ Twist1, Snail, Slug โ”€โ”€โ–บ EMT โ”€โ”€โ–บ Migration โ†‘  (cancer)
 โ”œโ”€โ”€โ–บ MMP-1/2/3/9/10/13 โ”€โ”€โ–บ ECM remodeling โ”€โ”€โ–บ Invasion โ†‘
 โ”œโ”€โ”€โ–บ VEGFA, iNOS โ”€โ”€โ–บ Angiogenesis                 
 โ”œโ”€โ”€โ–บ Bcl-2, survivin โ”€โ”€โ–บ Survival                 
 โ”œโ”€โ”€โ–บ SPRR1B โ”€โ”€โ–บ Keratinocyte migration โ†‘          (wound)
 โ”œโ”€โ”€โ–บ Neuronal gene targets โ”€โ”€โ–บ Migration โ†“        (cortex)
 โ””โ”€โ”€โ–บ Chemokines, cytokines โ”€โ”€โ–บ Immune cell migration

  โ”Œโ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”                                     
  โ”‚ STAT3 (unP, cyto)โ”‚โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ Secondary/Accessory:            
  โ”‚ Stathmin binding โ”‚     stathmin sequestration           
  โ””โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”ฌโ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”˜     (context-limited)               
 โ”‚                                                 
 โ””โ”€โ”€โ–บ MT stabilization โ”€โ”€โ–บ Migration โ†‘             (T-cells,
                                            fibroblasts,
                                            some cancers)

Key insight: The same transcription factor (STAT3) drives different transcriptional programs in different cellular contexts, leading to opposing effects on migration. This is the defining signature of a downstream, context-dependent function โ€” not a core migration function. A core migration gene (e.g., RAC1, CDC42, ACTN1, the Arp2/3 complex) does not switch between pro- and anti-migratory roles based on cell type. The fact that STAT3 promotes migration in cancer cells but inhibits it in cortical neurons (PMID: 22907754) definitively establishes that STAT3 is not part of the universal migration machinery.

The secondary stathmin mechanism represents a genuine direct participation in cytoskeletal dynamics, but it is (a) context-limited, (b) partially redundant with other stathmin regulators, (c) uses a distinct STAT3 pool (unphosphorylated, cytoplasmic), and (d) was not tested in the reference paper's context. It constitutes a moonlighting function rather than the primary evolved activity of STAT3.


Evidence Matrix

Citation Evidence Type Direction Claim Tested Key Finding Context Confidence & Limitations
PMID: 31638206 Mutant phenotype (IMP) Supports annotation STAT3 knockdown reduces migration miR-4500 targets STAT3 3'UTR; knockdown reduces migration in NSCLC Human, NSCLC (A549, H1975) Moderate; classic IMP, cannot distinguish mechanism
PMID: 23623921 Direct assay (ChIP) Qualifies as transcriptional STAT3 directly activates Twist1 STAT3+HIF-1ฮฑ bind TWIST1 promoter directly Human, prostate cancer High; direct promoter binding
PMID: 25653024 Direct assay (reporter) Qualifies as transcriptional STAT3 drives Twist transcription Luciferase confirms STAT3-Twist promoter activity โ†’ EMT Human, HCC High; reporter assay
PMID: 31837949 Mutant phenotype Qualifies as transcriptional STAT3 drives MMP expression STAT3 activation โ†’ MMP-1, -3, -10, -13 in cSCC Human, cutaneous SCC High
PMID: 30442941 Mutant phenotype + interaction Qualifies as transcriptional PLOD3-STAT3 drives metastasis PLOD3 interacts with STAT3 โ†’ MMP-2, MMP-9 โ†’ metastasis Human, lung cancer + xenograft High
PMID: 30361813 Mutant phenotype Qualifies as transcriptional IL-6/STAT3/MMP pathway IL-6 from fibroblasts activates STAT3โ†’MMPโ†’migration Human, gastric cancer High
PMID: 29286132 Mutant phenotype Qualifies as transcriptional EZH2-STAT3-MMP axis EZH2 increases p-STAT3 โ†’ MMP-2 โ†’ invasion Human, RCC High
PMID: 16401721 Direct assay (co-IP, in vitro polymerization) Competing (supports core) STAT3 directly antagonizes stathmin Recombinant STAT3 reverses stathmin inhibition of tubulin polymerization; stathmin KD partially rescues migration in STAT3-null cells Mouse fibroblasts (MEFs) High; strongest evidence for non-transcriptional mechanism; partial rescue only
PMID: 19251695 Direct assay (co-IP) Competing (supports core) STAT3-stathmin in T-cell migration STAT3 physically interacts with stathmin to regulate MT dynamics in migrating T-cells Human, Hut78 T-lymphoma High; direct non-transcriptional mechanism
PMID: 16835434 Commentary Competing (supports core) Non-transcriptional STAT3 migration Non-tyrosine-phosphorylated, cytoplasmic STAT3 mediates migration via stathmin-MT disruption Commentary Moderate
PMID: 23109669 Direct assay Competing (supports core) STAT3-stathmin in axons Activated STAT3 interacts with stathmin, inhibits MT-destabilizing activity in motoneurons Mouse, motoneurons High; but axon context, not classical cell migration
PMID: 23333463 Knockdown phenotype Supports both mechanisms STAT3 in gastric cancer motility STAT3 depletion impairs RhoA, stathmin interaction, pFAK, microtubules AND MMP activity Human, gastric cancer High; shows dual mechanisms
PMID: 22907754 Mutant phenotype Supports non-core (bidirectional) STAT3 inhibits neuron migration STAT3 activation INHIBITS radial neuronal migration in cortex; DN-STAT3 rescues Mouse, developing cerebral cortex High; bidirectionality clinches non-core
PMID: 17601706 Review (conditional KO) Supports annotation STAT3 in keratinocyte migration in vivo Keratinocyte-specific Stat3 KO: impaired wound healing and migration Mouse, keratinocyte KO High; in vivo
PMID: 29898959 Conditional KO Qualifies Myeloid STAT3 KO in wound healing Myeloid STAT3 KO: minor impact on wound closure Mouse, myeloid KO High; cell-type specificity
PMID: 30254684 Knockout Supports core TF function STAT3 knockout phenotype Constitutive KO lethal at E6.5โ€“E7.5 Mouse embryo High
PMID: 33305182 Direct assay Qualifies (mitochondrial) STAT3 non-transcriptional function Non-transcriptional role is mitochondrial, not cytoskeletal Human, tumor cells High
PMID: 27978828 Direct assay Qualifies Integrin-FAK-STAT3 pathway S727 non-transcriptional function is mitochondrial Mouse, brain endothelial High
PMID: 39300285 scRNA-seq + functional Qualifies as transcriptional STAT3 in wound healing STAT3-activated SPRR1B+ keratinocytes; SPRR1B KD inhibits migration Human/Mouse, oral mucosa High; transcriptional mechanism
PMID: 39473261 Review Supports core TF function STAT3 overview Describes STAT3 as transcription factor with migration among many activities Review Moderate
UniProt SPARQL (June 2026) Database record Supports non-core STAT3 GO annotation landscape 17+ TF annotations, 1 pos migration, 1 neg migration, 0 cytoskeletal Human P40763 Moderate

{{figure:go_decision_table.png|caption=GO curation decision table summarizing the evidence for and against core vs. non-core classification of the STAT3 migration annotation. The weight of evidence from multiple independent analyses favors non-core classification.}}


GO Curation Implications

Current state: The annotation GO:0030335 (positive regulation of cell migration) with IMP evidence from PMID:31638206 is marked UNDECIDED.

Recommended curation lead:

Aspect Recommendation Rationale
Term GO:0030335 โ€” retain Migration effect is real and reproducible
Evidence code IMP โ€” retain Appropriate for perturb-gene-observe-phenotype
Core/Non-core Non-core Transcriptional downstream effect; bidirectional
Reference PMID:31638206 โ€” retain Valid experimental evidence
Action ACCEPT as non-core Resolve current UNDECIDED status

Rationale for Non-Core

  1. STAT3 is not part of the migration machinery. It has no structural or functional homology to cytoskeletal components, adhesion molecules, Rho GTPases, or other bona fide migration effectors. Its GO annotation landscape (17+ TF/signaling annotations, 0 cytoskeletal annotations) reflects this.
  2. The migration effect is transcriptionally mediated. STAT3 drives expression of Twist1, MMPs, and EMT markers โ€” the migration phenotype is a downstream consequence of these transcriptional targets.
  3. Bidirectional effects. STAT3 promotes migration in some contexts (cancer, wound healing) and inhibits it in others (cortical neurons), which is inconsistent with core migration function but perfectly consistent with a context-dependent transcription factor.
  4. The IMP evidence is indirect. The reference paper uses knockdown/overexpression โ†’ migration readout, which cannot distinguish core from downstream function.
  5. STAT3 knockout lethality. Embryonic lethality at E6.5โ€“E7.5 reflects transcriptional essentiality, not a migration defect.
  6. Stathmin interaction is secondary. Despite genuine biochemical evidence, the stathmin mechanism is context-limited, partially redundant, and not tested in the reference paper's system.

Additional GO Considerations

  • The existing annotation to negative regulation of neuron migration (GO:2001223) should also be classified as non-core, for the same reasons.
  • The STAT3-stathmin interaction (PMID: 16401721) could potentially support a separate annotation to positive regulation of microtubule polymerization (GO:0031116) or regulation of microtubule stability, but this requires independent curator evaluation.
  • STAT3's core MF annotation as DNA-binding transcription factor activity (GO:0003700) and core BP annotations to JAK-STAT signaling (GO:0007259) should remain unchanged.

Alternative Interpretation: If Curator Judges Stathmin Interaction as Sufficient for Core

If a curator determines that the STAT3-stathmin interaction constitutes direct participation in the migration machinery sufficient for core classification, this would be an unusual but defensible interpretation. In that case:
- The annotation could be classified as CORE with a note documenting both transcriptional and non-transcriptional mechanisms
- This would require policy guidance on how dual-mechanism genes are handled
- The ฮฒ-catenin precedent (dual adhesion + Wnt transcription function) may be informative


Conflicts and Alternatives

The STAT3-Stathmin Argument for Core Function

The most significant competing evidence comes from the STAT3-stathmin interaction literature. If STAT3 directly stabilizes microtubules by sequestering stathmin โ€” a mechanism demonstrated with purified recombinant proteins in vitro (PMID: 16401721) โ€” this would constitute a direct, non-transcriptional role in the migration machinery. Several considerations limit this argument:

  1. Partial rescue only. Stathmin knockdown in STAT3-deficient cells only "partially reversed the MT and migration deficiencies," indicating the stathmin mechanism is one of multiple pathways, not the sole mechanism.
  2. Context restriction. Demonstrated in fibroblasts (MEFs), T-cells, motoneurons, and gastric cancer cells, but not in NSCLC cells or most other cancer types.
  3. 20 years without GO annotation. Despite publication in 2006, no curator has annotated STAT3 to microtubule-related GO terms, suggesting a community assessment that this is not a primary function.
  4. Stoichiometric moonlighting. Unphosphorylated, cytoplasmically localized STAT3 mediates this interaction โ€” a distinct functional pool from the transcriptionally active, Y705-phosphorylated STAT3.

Bidirectionality as Definitive Evidence

The bidirectional migration phenotype is the single strongest piece of evidence for non-core classification. Core migration machinery proteins (e.g., Rac1, Cdc42, WASP, Arp2/3 complex, cofilin) consistently function in the same direction because they ARE the molecular machinery executing movement. STAT3 promotes migration in cancer and wound healing but inhibits migration in cortical neurons โ€” because in neurons, STAT3 activates different transcriptional targets that produce the opposite migratory effect. This is the textbook behavior of an upstream regulator, not a core machinery component.

Cell-Type Dependency

The myeloid-specific STAT3 knockout showing "minor" impact on wound closure (PMID: 29898959) versus the keratinocyte-specific knockout showing clear migration defects (PMID: 17601706) illustrates that even the magnitude of STAT3's migration effect varies dramatically by cell type. This is another hallmark of a downstream effect mediated through different transcriptional programs.

No Paralog or Organism-Specific Confounds

STAT3 is the primary STAT family member implicated in migration. STAT1, STAT5A/B have distinct functions and are not prominently associated with cell migration. No organism-specific discrepancies were identified across human, mouse, and rat studies.


Knowledge Gaps

Gap What Was Checked Why It Matters Resolution Needed
STAT3-stathmin in NSCLC Literature search for STAT3-stathmin in lung cancer; only transcriptional evidence found Reference paper (PMID:31638206) is from NSCLC; stathmin mechanism not tested there Test STAT3-stathmin co-IP in A549/H1975 NSCLC cells
Transcription-independent migration No studies using transcriptionally dead STAT3 mutants in NSCLC migration Would definitively distinguish core vs. downstream in the annotation's context Express STAT3 DNA-binding mutants in STAT3-null NSCLC cells, measure migration
Quantitative contribution Partial rescue data from PMID:16401721 only Need to know what fraction of STAT3's migration effect is transcriptional vs. stathmin-mediated Simultaneous measurement with WT, Y705F, DBD mutants, and stathmin-KD
Stathmin mechanism breadth Demonstrated in T-cells, neurons, fibroblasts, gastric cancer; not tested in most other contexts If context-limited, strengthens non-core; if universal, strengthens core Systematic survey across cell types
Isoform-specific effects STAT3ฮฑ vs. STAT3ฮฒ not distinguished in migration studies STAT3ฮฒ lacks transactivation domain but may retain stathmin binding Test isoform-specific knockdown/overexpression in migration assays
Wound healing mechanism STAT3-SPRR1B transcriptional mechanism documented; stathmin role not tested Wound healing is a physiological migration context Test STAT3-stathmin interaction in migrating keratinocytes
Evolutionary conservation Not systematically assessed If STAT3-migration link is conserved in invertebrates, may reflect ancient core function Compare in Drosophila STAT92E models

Discriminating Tests

The following experiments would most efficiently resolve remaining uncertainty:

  1. Separation-of-function STAT3 mutants + migration assay (HIGHEST PRIORITY): Express in STAT3-null NSCLC cells: (a) WT STAT3, (b) STAT3-Y705F (transcriptionally impaired but retains stathmin binding), (c) STAT3-DBD mutant (cannot bind DNA), (d) STAT3 with stathmin-binding domain disrupted. Compare migration rescue. This would definitively separate the two mechanisms in the reference paper's context.

  2. STAT3-stathmin co-IP in NSCLC cells: Test whether the stathmin mechanism is active in A549/H1975 cells. If absent, the annotation from PMID:31638206 is purely transcriptional.

  3. Acute STAT3 degradation kinetics: Use dTAG/auxin-inducible degron STAT3 and measure migration at 2h (before transcriptional effects) vs. 24h. If acute degradation immediately impairs migration, the stathmin mechanism is active in that context.

  4. STAT3ฮฒ isoform migration test: Express STAT3ฮฒ (lacks transactivation domain) in STAT3-null cells. If migration is partially rescued, confirms non-transcriptional contribution is sufficient.

  5. Comparative annotation analysis: Examine how GO annotates other dual-function proteins (e.g., ฮฒ-catenin in both adhesion and Wnt transcription) for analogous core/non-core precedents.


Curation Leads

  • Current action: UNDECIDED
  • Proposed action: ACCEPT as non-core
  • Rationale: The annotation is biologically correct. The dominant mechanism is transcriptional (STAT3โ†’Twist1/MMPsโ†’migration). The bidirectionality (pro-migratory in cancer, anti-migratory in neurons) clinches the non-core classification.
  • Confidence: Moderate-to-high. The stathmin complication prevents absolute certainty but does not change the overall assessment.
  • Key references for curator verification:
  • PMID: 23623921: "STAT3 and HIF-1ฮฑ up-regulated TWIST1 expression by direct binding to a TWIST1 promoter" โ€” confirms transcriptional mechanism
  • PMID: 22907754: "Blocking STAT3 activation with a dominant negative form can rescue the migration defect induced by constitutive KLF4 expression" โ€” confirms bidirectionality (STAT3 inhibits migration in neurons)
  • PMID: 16401721: "Recombinant Stat3 was also capable of reversing stathmin inhibition of tubulin polymerization in vitro" โ€” documents the stathmin complication (for curator awareness)

Lead 2: No Term Change Needed

  • GO:0030335 (positive regulation of cell migration) is the correct term regardless of core/non-core classification
  • Do NOT replace with a more general term; do NOT remove the annotation
  • The IMP evidence code is appropriate

Lead 3: Consider Separate Stathmin Interaction Annotation

  • If curators determine the STAT3-stathmin interaction warrants its own annotation, consider:
  • BP: positive regulation of microtubule polymerization (GO:0031116) with evidence from PMID: 16401721
  • Evidence code: IDA (direct assay โ€” in vitro tubulin polymerization)
  • This would be a separate curation action, independent of the migration annotation

Lead 4: Core Function Annotations to Verify

Ensure the following core-function annotations exist for STAT3:
- MF: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific (GO:0000981)
- BP: JAK-STAT signaling pathway (GO:0007259)
- BP: Cytokine-mediated signaling pathway (GO:0019221)

Suggested Curator Questions

  1. Does the curation framework have established policy for dual-mechanism genes (both transcriptional and non-transcriptional contributions to the same biological process)?
  2. Is the bidirectionality argument (pro-migratory in cancer, anti-migratory in neurons) sufficient grounds for non-core classification even in the absence of separation-of-function experiments?
  3. Should the ASSAY_TO_FUNCTION CELL_MIGRATION_INVASION readout class flag be resolved differently for transcription factors with documented non-transcriptional cytoskeletal interactions?
  4. Is there precedent from ฮฒ-catenin curation (dual adhesion + transcription function) that could inform this decision?

Evidence Base: Key Literature

Primary Evidence (Directly Supporting Classification)

PMID Title (abbreviated) Role in Assessment
31638206 miR-4500 suppresses NSCLC by regulating STAT3 Reference paper โ€” IMP evidence for migration annotation; classic indirect design
23623921 STAT3 mediates TGF-ฮฒ1-induced TWIST1 and invasion Establishes transcriptional mechanism for migration via ChIP
25653024 STAT3 cooperates with Twist for EMT in HCC Confirms transcriptional pathway to migration via reporter assay
22907754 KLF4 role in neurogenesis and radial migration Critical โ€” shows STAT3 INHIBITS migration in neurons; clinches bidirectionality
16401721 Stat3 regulates MTs by antagonizing stathmin Seminal stathmin interaction paper; strongest competing evidence
19251695 STAT3-stathmin in migrating T-cells Confirms stathmin mechanism in T-cell migration

Supporting Evidence (Contextual and Mechanistic)

PMID Title (abbreviated) Role in Assessment
30254684 STAT3-inducible mouse ESCs STAT3 KO lethality at E6.5โ€“E7.5 confirms transcriptional essentiality
28170160 Inducible model to silence Stat3 Core TF function characterization
17601706 Stat3 in skin biology Keratinocyte-specific KO shows in vivo migration defect
29898959 Myeloid STAT3 antifibrotic repair Cell-type specificity of wound healing role (minor effect)
33305182 STAT3 inhibitor OPB-51602 Non-transcriptional STAT3 role is mitochondrial, not cytoskeletal
27978828 Integrin-FAK and mitochondrial STAT3 S727 non-transcriptional function is mitochondrial
31837949 PRECSIT promotes cSCC via STAT3/MMPs STAT3 โ†’ MMP transcriptional axis for invasion
30442941 PLOD3 promotes lung metastasis via STAT3 STAT3 โ†’ MMP-2/9 in lung cancer metastasis
30361813 Paeoniflorin inhibits gastric CAF migration IL-6/STAT3/MMP paracrine migration cascade
23109669 STAT3 in pmn motoneuron disease STAT3-stathmin interaction in axon maintenance
23333463 STAT3/Skp2/p27/p21 in gastric cancer motility Dual mechanisms: cytoskeletal + transcriptional
39300285 SPRR1B+ keratinocytes in wound healing STAT3 โ†’ SPRR1B transcriptional mechanism for keratinocyte migration
39473261 STAT3 in CRC pathogenesis Review listing migration among many STAT3 downstream activities
16835434 Touched and moved by STAT3 Commentary on stathmin mechanism

Limitations

  1. Literature bias toward cancer. The vast majority of STAT3-migration studies are in cancer cell lines, which have numerous dysregulated pathways that may amplify or distort STAT3's contribution to migration. Normal physiological contexts (wound healing, immune cell trafficking) are less well-studied.

  2. Incomplete mechanism dissection. Most studies use total STAT3 knockdown/knockout, which eliminates both transcriptional and non-transcriptional functions simultaneously. No study directly compares the quantitative contribution of each mechanism in the same cell system.

  3. Reference paper limitations. PMID:31638206 is a cancer cell line study focused on miR-4500 as an anti-cancer mechanism, with migration as one of several measured phenotypes. It was not designed to address the core vs. non-core question.

  4. Stathmin mechanism under-explored. The STAT3-stathmin interaction, first published in 2006, has relatively few follow-up studies (~6) compared to the transcriptional migration literature (~14+). This asymmetry may partly reflect publication bias rather than biological importance.

  5. No separation-of-function experiments in NSCLC. The definitive experiment (transcriptionally dead STAT3 mutant in NSCLC migration assay) has not been performed. Our classification relies on the convergence of indirect evidence.

  6. Species considerations. Most evidence is from mouse conditional knockouts and human cancer cell lines. Evolutionary conservation of the stathmin mechanism has not been systematically assessed.


Proposed Follow-up Experiments and Actions

For Curators (Immediate Actions)

  1. Resolve UNDECIDED โ†’ ACCEPT as non-core based on the convergent evidence for transcriptional mechanism and bidirectionality
  2. Add curator note citing the bidirectional migration evidence (PMID: 22907754) as key discriminating evidence for non-core classification, and noting the stathmin complication (PMID: 16401721) for transparency
  3. Evaluate STAT3-stathmin annotation as a separate curation question (microtubule regulation, not migration per se)

For Experimentalists (Future Work)

  1. Priority 1: Test transcriptionally dead STAT3 mutant (Y705F or DNA-binding domain mutant) in NSCLC migration assays to definitively resolve the transcription dependence of migration in this specific context
  2. Priority 2: Perform STAT3-stathmin co-IP in A549/H1975 cells to determine if the stathmin mechanism is active in the reference paper's cell system
  3. Priority 3: Acute STAT3 degradation (dTAG system) with time-course migration measurement to separate immediate (cytoskeletal) from delayed (transcriptional) effects

For Bioinformaticians

  1. Compare STAT3 migration annotations across model organism databases (SGD, FlyBase, WormBase) to assess evolutionary conservation
  2. Network analysis of STAT3 transcriptional targets in migration-relevant GO terms to quantify the "transcriptional distance" between STAT3 and migration execution
  3. Systematic review of GO annotation policies for dual-function proteins (e.g., ฮฒ-catenin) to establish precedent for this classification decision

Report generated from 5 iterations of systematic investigation, reviewing 73 papers across PubMed, UniProt, and GO databases. Investigation covered transcriptional mechanisms, non-transcriptional stathmin interaction, bidirectional migration effects, conditional knockout phenotypes, and GO annotation landscape analysis. Last updated: 2026-06-07.

AIGR Gene Hypothesis Deep Research

(STAT3-hypotheses/readout-go-0030335/prompt.md)

AIGR Gene Hypothesis Deep Research

You are evaluating one focused gene curation hypothesis for AI Gene Review.
This is not a general gene overview. Use the seed hypothesis and source context
below to search for evidence that supports, refutes, narrows, or competes with
the proposed curation decision.

Target Gene

  • Organism code: human
  • Taxon: Homo sapiens (NCBITaxon:9606)
  • Gene directory: STAT3
  • Gene symbol: STAT3

Focus

  • Focus type: existing_go_annotation_decision
  • Hypothesis slug: readout-go-0030335
  • Source file: genes/human/STAT3/STAT3-ai-review.yaml
  • Source selector: existing_annotations[247]

Seed Hypothesis

The existing STAT3 GO annotation to positive regulation of cell migration (GO:0030335) is currently action ACCEPT and was flagged by the ASSAY_TO_FUNCTION readout class CELL_MIGRATION_INVASION. Decide whether this BP term is a CORE function of STAT3 (a primary process the gene product evolved to drive) versus a DOWNSTREAM, secondary, or context-dependent consequence of its core molecular activity that is better captured as non-core. Distinguish a 'real, documented effect' (which may not be in question) from a 'core function'. Flag rationale: ACCEPT BP call aligned to CELL_MIGRATION_INVASION; rubric default is non-core unless gene is in the machinery

Term and Decision Context

  • Term: positive regulation of cell migration (GO:0030335)
  • Evidence type: IMP
  • Original reference: PMID:31638206
  • Current review action: UNDECIDED
  • Review summary: Experimental evidence (IMP) supports positive regulation of cell migration for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
  • Review reason: Real but borderline core vs non-core. STAT3's core molecular function is signal-dependent DNA-binding transcription factor activity (JAK-STAT); cell migration is a downstream transcriptional consequence rather than an activity STAT3 itself performs, and STAT3 is not part of the cytoskeletal/ adhesion motility machinery. The IMP evidence (knockdown/overexpression migration phenotype) is the classic indirect "perturb gene -> phenotype" inference. Flagged by the ASSAY_TO_FUNCTION CELL_MIGRATION_INVASION readout class; given STAT3 is high-profile and the call is genuinely contested (oncogenic migration driver vs downstream consequence), deferred to expert review rather than unilaterally demoted (issue #1422; staged OpenScientist hypothesis job under STAT3-hypotheses/).

Reference Context

  • PMID:31638206

Source Context YAML

term:
  id: GO:0030335
  label: positive regulation of cell migration
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:31638206
review:
  summary: Experimental evidence (IMP) supports positive regulation of cell migration for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
  action: UNDECIDED
  reason: 'Real but borderline core vs non-core. STAT3''s core molecular function is signal-dependent
    DNA-binding transcription factor activity (JAK-STAT); cell migration is a downstream transcriptional
    consequence rather than an activity STAT3 itself performs, and STAT3 is not part of the cytoskeletal/
    adhesion motility machinery. The IMP evidence (knockdown/overexpression migration phenotype) is the
    classic indirect "perturb gene -> phenotype" inference. Flagged by the ASSAY_TO_FUNCTION CELL_MIGRATION_INVASION
    readout class; given STAT3 is high-profile and the call is genuinely contested (oncogenic migration
    driver vs downstream consequence), deferred to expert review rather than unilaterally demoted (issue
    #1422; staged OpenScientist hypothesis job under STAT3-hypotheses/).'
  supported_by:
  - reference_id: PMID:31638206
    supporting_text: Oct 11. MicroRNAโ€‘4500 suppresses tumor progression in nonโ€‘small cell lung cancer
      by regulating STAT3.

Research Objective

Build a focused report that helps a curator decide whether this hypothesis
should affect the gene review. Address the focus type directly:

  1. For an existing GO annotation decision, evaluate whether the current action
    is justified, too strong, too weak, or should change.
  2. For a proposed replacement or new GO term, evaluate whether the term is
    biologically supported, too broad, too narrow, or missing key qualifiers.
  3. For a computational prediction, evaluate whether the prediction is correct,
    less precise than existing knowledge, uncertain, or likely wrong because of
    paralog overannotation, frequency bias, pathway context, or in vitro-only
    activity.
  4. For a core-function hypothesis, evaluate whether the proposed activity,
    process, and location represent the gene product's primary function rather
    than a downstream effect, pleiotropic phenotype, or context-specific role.

Use primary literature whenever possible. Prefer PMID citations and include DOI
citations when no PMID is available. Treat reviews and database records as
orientation unless they contain directly relevant synthesized evidence that is
clearly labeled as review-level or database-level support.

Required Output

Executive Judgment

Give a concise verdict: supported, partially supported, unresolved, weakly
supported, over-annotated, or refuted. Explain the reasoning and the most
important caveats.

Evidence Matrix

Create a table with one row per important evidence item:

  • Citation (PMID preferred)
  • Evidence type (direct assay, mutant phenotype, localization, interaction,
    structural/evolutionary, computational, review/database)
  • Supports / refutes / qualifies / competing
  • Claim tested
  • Key finding
  • Organism, tissue, cell type, or assay context
  • Confidence and limitations

GO Curation Implications

State the likely curation action as a lead requiring curator verification. If
GO terms are involved, explain whether the evidence supports an MF, BP, or CC
term, and whether the term should be retained, removed, generalized, made more
specific, or treated as non-core. Avoid using "protein binding" as a final
recommendation unless no more informative term is supported.

Mechanistic Scope

Describe the immediate molecular or cellular function being tested. Separate
direct gene-product activity from downstream phenotypes, pathway consequences,
developmental outcomes, disease manifestations, or effects inferred only from
loss of function.

Conflicts and Alternatives

Identify evidence that conflicts with the seed hypothesis or suggests an
alternative interpretation, including paralog confusion, organism-specific
differences, isoform-specific findings, experimental artifacts, or database
carry-over.

Knowledge Gaps

List explicit uncertainties that matter for curation. For each gap, state what
was checked, why the gap matters, and what evidence or experiment would resolve
it.

Discriminating Tests

Recommend concrete assays, perturbations, datasets, or comparative analyses that
would most efficiently distinguish this hypothesis from alternatives.

Curation Leads

Provide candidate updates for the review, clearly labeled as leads requiring
curator verification. Include candidate references with exact snippets to verify,
candidate replacement or new GO terms, possible action changes, suggested
questions, and suggested experiments.

If the provider supports artifacts, produce artifact-friendly tables such as an
evidence matrix, GO decision table, or comparison table. These artifacts are
important provenance for hypothesis-level review.

๐Ÿ“š Additional Documentation

Notes

(STAT3-notes.md)

STAT3 (Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3) Notes - ISOFORMS Project

Key Isoform Biology

STAT3 encodes a transcription factor with isoforms that have distinct transcriptional activities.

Critical Isoforms: Alpha vs Beta

Isoform UniProt ID Length Key Feature Activity
STAT3alpha P40763-1 770 AA Full-length, contains TAD Full transcriptional activity
STAT3beta P40763-2 722 AA Truncated, lacks TAD DOMINANT-NEGATIVE for some genes
Isoform 3 P40763-3 Unknown Alternative splice Unknown

The Alpha/Beta Difference

Alternative splicing of exon 23:
- STAT3alpha includes exon 23 โ†’ full C-terminal transactivation domain (TAD)
- STAT3beta uses alternative splice acceptor โ†’ truncated C-terminus, lacks TAD

Functional Differences

STAT3alpha:
- Full transcriptional activation activity
- Promotes cell proliferation and survival
- Anti-apoptotic function
- Oncogenic when constitutively active

STAT3beta:
- Can still dimerize and bind DNA
- LACKS transactivation domain
- Acts as dominant-negative for alpha-specific target genes
- BUT can activate DISTINCT target genes
- Some studies show pro-apoptotic activity

Complex Relationship

Unlike simple antagonistic isoforms (like BCL2L1):
- STAT3beta is NOT simply inhibitory
- Alpha and beta have overlapping but distinct target gene sets
- Ratio of alpha/beta determines transcriptional output
- Beta may have unique functions independent of alpha antagonism

Cancer Relevance

  • STAT3alpha: oncogenic, promotes survival
  • STAT3beta: tumor suppressive in some contexts
  • Alpha/beta ratio is altered in many cancers

GOA Annotation Status

  • 493 annotations fetched (large annotation set)
  • Most annotations likely reflect alpha function

Expected Annotation Issues

  1. Transcription activator activity - alpha has TAD, beta may act differently
  2. Anti-apoptotic function - primarily alpha
  3. Cell proliferation regulation - both may contribute differently
  4. Many annotations may not distinguish alpha vs beta
  5. Alpha-specific targets vs beta-specific targets not well distinguished

Key References

  • PMID:8940068 - STAT3beta identification
  • PMID:10559194 - STAT3beta as dominant negative
  • UniProt P40763 isoform annotation

Review Summary

(REVIEW_SUMMARY.md)

STAT3 GO Annotation Review Summary

Overview

Completed comprehensive systematic review of 456 existing GO annotations for human STAT3 (UniProt P40763).

Gene Function Summary

STAT3 (Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3) is a latent cytoplasmic transcription factor that is activated by tyrosine phosphorylation (Tyr705) in response to cytokines and growth factors. Upon phosphorylation by JAK kinases, STAT3 forms dimers via reciprocal SH2 domain-phosphotyrosine interactions, translocates to the nucleus, binds DNA at GAS elements, and regulates transcription of target genes.

Curation Actions Applied

Summary Statistics

  • Total annotations reviewed: 456
  • ACCEPT: 364 (79.8%)
  • KEEP_AS_NON_CORE: 26 (5.7%)
  • REMOVE: 66 (14.5%)

Key Decisions

ACCEPTED (364 annotations)

Core functions representing STAT3's essential role as a JAK-STAT transcription factor:

Molecular Functions:
- DNA-binding transcription factor activity (GO:0000981, GO:0003700)
- RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding (GO:0000978)
- DNA binding (GO:0003677)
- Transcription activator activity (GO:0001228)
- Protein homodimerization activity (GO:0042803) - essential SH2-mediated dimerization
- Heterodimerization activity (GO:0046983) - with other STAT family members

Biological Processes:
- Cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT (GO:0007259) - core pathway
- Cytokine-mediated signaling pathway (GO:0019221) - canonical activation
- Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway (GO:0070106) - canonical IL-6/JAK/STAT3 axis
- Regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II (GO:0006357, GO:0045944)
- Astrocyte differentiation (GO:0048708) - relevant to NEURON_DEVELOPMENT project
- Glial cell differentiation (GO:0014013)

Cellular Components:
- Nucleus (GO:0005634) - localization after activation
- Cytoplasm (GO:0005737) - localization of latent STAT3
- Cytosol (GO:0005829) - latent form
- Nucleoplasm (GO:0005654) - activated dimers
- Mitochondrion (GO:0005739) - mitoSTAT3 non-canonical functions

KEPT AS NON-CORE (26 annotations)

Valid but peripheral to core transcription factor function:

Pleiotropic Effects:
- Defense response (GO:0006952)
- Immune response (GO:0006955)
- Cell proliferation regulation (GO:0042127) - downstream effect of target genes

Specific Pathways (not defining):
- Leptin-mediated signaling pathway (GO:0033210)
- Growth hormone receptor signaling via JAK-STAT (GO:0060397)
- Response to peptide hormone (GO:0043434)

Downstream Organismal Effects:
- Positive regulation of multicellular organismal process (GO:0051240)
- Angiogenesis (GO:0001525) - via VEGF target gene
- Wound healing (GO:0042060)

Immune Cell Differentiation:
- T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment (GO:0072540)

REMOVED (66 annotations)

All instances of generic "protein binding" (GO:0005515)
- Rationale: Uninformative generic term per GO curation guidelines
- STAT3 has specific protein interactions better represented by:
- Homodimerization (GO:0042803)
- Heterodimerization (GO:0046983)
- Kinase binding (GO:0019904)
- Removed from all 66 IPI annotations with various PMIDs

Core Functions Defined

  1. DNA-binding transcription factor activity (GO:0000981)
  2. Binds GAS elements in target gene promoters

  3. Protein homodimerization activity (GO:0042803)

  4. SH2-pY705 reciprocal interactions essential for activation

  5. JAK-STAT signaling pathway (GO:0007259)

  6. Activated by JAK kinases downstream of cytokine receptors

  7. IL-6-mediated signaling pathway (GO:0070106)

  8. Canonical STAT3-activating pathway
  9. IL-6 โ†’ IL-6Rฮฑ/gp130 โ†’ JAKs โ†’ pY705-STAT3 โ†’ dimerization โ†’ nucleus โ†’ transcription

  10. Astrocyte differentiation (GO:0048708)

  11. Promotes gliogenesis during neural development
  12. Relevant to NEURON_DEVELOPMENT project

Key Supporting Evidence

All annotations reference: file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md

Key findings from deep research:
- Canonical IL-6โ€“JAKโ€“STAT3 pathway well-established
- Y705 phosphorylation essential for dimerization and nuclear translocation
- S727 phosphorylation modulates transcriptional activity and mitochondrial functions (mitoSTAT3)
- SH2 domain mediates critical protein-protein interactions
- Target genes include MYC, CCND1, BCL-XL, BCL2, MCL1, VEGFA
- Negative feedback via SOCS3 and phosphatases (PTP1B, SHP-1/2)

Localization Context

Both cytoplasm and nucleus localizations are CORRECT:
- Cytoplasm: Latent unphosphorylated STAT3 before activation
- Nucleus: Activated phosphorylated STAT3 dimers for transcription
- Mitochondrion: mitoSTAT3 for non-canonical metabolic functions

Notes on Evidence Codes

  • IBA annotations: Generally well-curated phylogenetic inferences, mostly accepted
  • IEA annotations: Computational predictions, reviewed for specificity
  • IPI annotations for protein binding: All removed (generic term)
  • IDA/IMP/IGI annotations: Experimental evidence, accepted
  • ISS annotations: Sequence/structure similarity inferences, accepted for conserved functions

Review Status

COMPLETE - All 456 annotations systematically reviewed with specific rationales and supporting references.

Files Updated

  • /Users/cjm/repos/ai-gene-review/genes/human/STAT3/STAT3-ai-review.yaml (5140 lines)
  • Status: COMPLETE
  • Aliases added: APRF, Acute-phase response factor
  • Core functions section added (5 entries)

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id: P40763
gene_symbol: STAT3
product_type: PROTEIN
status: COMPLETE
taxon:
  id: NCBITaxon:9606
  label: Homo sapiens
description: STAT3 (Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3) is a latent cytoplasmic transcription factor that is activated by tyrosine phosphorylation (Tyr705) in response to cytokines and growth factors. Upon phosphorylation by JAK kinases, STAT3 forms dimers via reciprocal SH2 domain-phosphotyrosine interactions, translocates to the nucleus, binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain at GAS (gamma-activated sequence) elements, and regulates transcription of target genes involved in cell proliferation, survival, differentiation, and immune responses. STAT3 is a central mediator of the JAK-STAT signaling pathway, particularly downstream of IL-6 family cytokines (IL-6, LIF, CNTF, IL-11). The protein contains an N-terminal domain, coiled-coil domain, DNA-binding domain, linker domain, SH2 domain, and C-terminal transactivation domain. Serine phosphorylation (Ser727) modulates transcriptional activity and contributes to non-canonical mitochondrial functions (mitoSTAT3). STAT3 plays critical roles in immune regulation, inflammation, embryonic development, and is frequently constitutively activated in various cancers where it promotes oncogenic programs. In neural development, STAT3 promotes gliogenesis and astrocyte differentiation. ISOFORM BIOLOGY - Alternative splicing produces STAT3alpha (P40763-1, 770 AA) and STAT3beta (P40763-2, 722 AA). STAT3beta lacks the C-terminal transactivation domain (TAD) and can act as a dominant-negative for some alpha-specific target genes, but also has distinct transcriptional activities. The alpha/beta ratio modulates cellular responses, with STAT3beta showing tumor-suppressive functions in some contexts.
existing_annotations:
- term:
    id: GO:0005737
    label: cytoplasm
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md
      supporting_text: 'model: Edison Scientific Literature'
- term:
    id: GO:0006952
    label: defense response
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: Defense response is a pleiotropic effect of STAT3 activation in immune cells, not the core molecular function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0042127
    label: regulation of cell population proliferation
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: Cell proliferation regulation is a downstream effect of STAT3 target gene expression (e.g., MYC, CCND1), not core function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- 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: Core cis-regulatory DNA binding; STAT3 recognizes and binds to GAS (gamma-activated sequence) elements in target gene promoters [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
- term:
    id: GO:0006357
    label: regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: Core regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
- term:
    id: GO:0007259
    label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
- 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: Core transcription factor activity for STAT3, canonical function of STAT family proteins [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
- term:
    id: GO:0090575
    label: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex; STAT3 functions as part of transcriptional regulatory complexes [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0033210
    label: leptin-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: Leptin signaling is one of many STAT3-activating pathways, not defining core function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0043434
    label: response to peptide hormone
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: Response to peptide hormone is context-specific [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0060397
    label: growth hormone receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: Growth hormone signaling is one pathway activating STAT3, not the defining function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0001817
    label: regulation of cytokine production
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
  review:
    summary: Regulation of cytokine production [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0003677
    label: DNA binding
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
  review:
    summary: Core DNA binding activity essential for STAT3 transcription factor function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
- term:
    id: GO:0003700
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
  review:
    summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005737
    label: cytoplasm
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
  review:
    summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0006355
    label: regulation of DNA-templated transcription
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000002
  review:
    summary: Regulation of DNA-templated transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
- term:
    id: GO:0006955
    label: immune response
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
  review:
    summary: Immune response is a pleiotropic downstream effect, not core STAT3 transcription factor function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0007165
    label: signal transduction
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000002
  review:
    summary: Signal transduction is too broad; STAT3's specific function is JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0019221
    label: cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
  review:
    summary: Cytokine-mediated signaling is a core STAT3 function; responds to IL-6 family cytokines, interferons, and others [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
- term:
    id: GO:0045893
    label: positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
- term:
    id: GO:0051240
    label: positive regulation of multicellular organismal process
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of multicellular organismal process is too broad, not specific to STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0090575
    label: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
  review:
    summary: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex; STAT3 functions as part of transcriptional regulatory complexes [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:11536047
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:11536047
      supporting_text: MEN2A-RET-induced cellular transformation by activation of STAT3.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:11585385
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:11585385
      supporting_text: 'Human leptin signaling in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells: activation of the JAK-STAT pathway.'
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:11940572
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:11940572
      supporting_text: 2002 Apr 8. ErbB-2 activates Stat3 alpha in a Src- and JAK2-dependent manner.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:11970898
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:11970898
      supporting_text: PTP1B regulates leptin signal transduction in vivo.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:14966128
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:14966128
      supporting_text: 2004 Feb 13. Structural requirements for signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 binding to phosphotyrosine ligands containing the YXXQ motif.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:15286705
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15286705
      supporting_text: Implication of BRG1 and cdk9 in the STAT3-mediated activation of the p21waf1 gene.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:15657067
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15657067
      supporting_text: Epub 2005 Jan 17. Phosphotyrosine signaling networks in epidermal growth factor receptor overexpressing squamous carcinoma cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:15764709
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15764709
      supporting_text: STAT3 regulates Nemo-like kinase by mediating its interaction with IL-6-stimulated TGFbeta-activated kinase 1 for STAT3 Ser-727 phosphorylation.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:15821101
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15821101
      supporting_text: Mechanism of protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B-mediated inhibition of leptin signalling.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:16273093
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:16331268
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16331268
      supporting_text: Physical and functional interactions between Daxx and STAT3.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:16364321
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16364321
      supporting_text: 2005 Dec 6. Physical and functional interactions between STAT3 and Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus-encoded LANA.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:18200042
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:18200042
      supporting_text: Crif1 is a novel transcriptional coactivator of STAT3.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:18330356
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:18330356
      supporting_text: Construction and characterization of a normalized yeast two-hybrid library derived from a human protein-coding clone collection.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:19345327
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:19345327
      supporting_text: Persistently activated Stat3 maintains constitutive NF-kappaB activity in tumors.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:19372587
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:19372587
      supporting_text: ErbB2-mediated Src and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 activation leads to transcriptional up-regulation of p21Cip1 and chemoresistance in breast cancer cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:20133729
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:20133729
      supporting_text: STAT3 is a substrate of SYK tyrosine kinase in B-lineage leukemia/lymphoma cells exposed to oxidative stress.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:20871632
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:20871632
      supporting_text: The role of the c-Jun N-terminal kinase 2-ฮฑ-isoform in non-small cell lung carcinoma tumorigenesis.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:20876300
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:20876300
      supporting_text: 'Sep 27. Progesterone receptor induces ErbB-2 nuclear translocation to promote breast cancer growth via a novel transcriptional effect: ErbB-2 function as a coactivator of Stat3.'
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:20929579
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:20929579
      supporting_text: Epigenetic regulation of CpG promoter methylation in invasive prostate cancer cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:21184768
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:21184768
      supporting_text: 2010 Dec 22. Novel role of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 as a progesterone receptor coactivator in breast cancer.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:21516116
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:21516116
      supporting_text: Next-generation sequencing to generate interactome datasets.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:21643014
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:21643014
      supporting_text: The tumor-suppressor gene ARHI (DIRAS3) suppresses ovarian cancer cell migration through inhibition of the Stat3 and FAK/Rho signaling pathways.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:21953450
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:21953450
      supporting_text: 2011 Sep 27. A complex of nuclear factor I-X3 and STAT3 regulates astrocyte and glioma migration through the secreted glycoprotein YKL-40.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:21988832
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:23416296
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:23416296
      supporting_text: 2013 Feb 14. ECHS1 interacts with STAT3 and negatively regulates STAT3 signaling.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:23684459
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:23684459
      supporting_text: 2013 May 16. Phosphorylation of EZH2 activates STAT3 signaling via STAT3 methylation and promotes tumorigenicity of glioblastoma stem-like cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:24135280
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:24135280
      supporting_text: EGFR phosphorylates tumor-derived EGFRvIII driving STAT3/5 and progression in glioblastoma.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:24189400
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:24189400
      supporting_text: Perturbation of the mutated EGFR interactome identifies vulnerabilities and resistance mechanisms.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:24396070
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:24396070
      supporting_text: Jan 6. SH2B1ฮฒ interacts with STAT3 and enhances fibroblast growth factor 1-induced gene expression during neuronal differentiation.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:24658140
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:25065853
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:25065853
      supporting_text: 2014 Jul 24. Drug resistance via feedback activation of Stat3 in oncogene-addicted cancer cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:25241761
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:25402766
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:25402766
      supporting_text: Peroxiredoxin-2 and STAT3 form a redox relay for H2O2 signaling.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:25416956
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:25417160
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:25417160
      supporting_text: A noncanonical Frizzled2 pathway regulates epithelial-mesenchymal transition and metastasis.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:25609649
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:25814554
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:25814554
      supporting_text: Phospho-tyrosine dependent protein-protein interaction network.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:26966684
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:29892012
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:29892012
      supporting_text: Jun 11. An interactome perturbation framework prioritizes damaging missense mutations for developmental disorders.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:30042492
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:30042492
      supporting_text: Epub 2018 Jul 24. STAT3 localizes to the ER, acting as a gatekeeper for ER-mitochondrion Ca(2+) fluxes and apoptotic responses.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:30413785
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:30413785
      supporting_text: ROCK2, but not ROCK1 interacts with phosphorylated STAT3 and co-occupies TH17/TFH gene promoters in TH17-activated human T cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31515488
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31515488
      supporting_text: Extensive disruption of protein interactions by genetic variants across the allele frequency spectrum in human populations.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31980649
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:32296183
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:32296183
      supporting_text: Apr 8. A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:32852592
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:32852592
      supporting_text: 2020 Aug 27. Biochanin A impedes STAT3 activation by upregulating p38ฮด MAPK phosphorylation in IL-6-stimulated macrophages.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:32911434
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:32911434
      supporting_text: Aug 20. A functionally defined high-density NRF2 interactome reveals new conditional regulators of ARE transactivation.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:33961781
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:35140242
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:35512704
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:35512704
      supporting_text: 2022 May 4. Systematic discovery of mutation-directed neo-protein-protein interactions in cancer.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:38844957
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:38844957
      supporting_text: Integrin ฮฑVฮฒ1-activated PYK2 promotes the progression of non-small-cell lung cancer via the STAT3-VGF axis.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:8662591
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:9864141
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:9864141
      supporting_text: Identification of a novel Stat3 recruitment and activation motif within the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor.
- term:
    id: GO:0042802
    label: identical protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:17676033
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports identical protein binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17676033
      supporting_text: Dominant-negative mutations in the DNA-binding domain of STAT3 cause hyper-IgE syndrome.
- term:
    id: GO:0042802
    label: identical protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:21988832
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports identical protein binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:21988832
      supporting_text: Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network of the human liver.
- term:
    id: GO:0042802
    label: identical protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:25609649
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports identical protein binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:25609649
      supporting_text: Proteomic analyses reveal distinct chromatin-associated and soluble transcription factor complexes.
- term:
    id: GO:0042802
    label: identical protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:7510216
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports identical protein binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:7510216
      supporting_text: Interferon activation of the transcription factor Stat91 involves dimerization through SH2-phosphotyrosyl peptide interactions.
- term:
    id: GO:0000785
    label: chromatin
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: Chromatin localization for gene regulation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0000976
    label: transcription cis-regulatory region binding
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: Core transcription cis-regulatory region binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
- term:
    id: GO:0000978
    label: RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: Core cis-regulatory DNA binding; STAT3 recognizes and binds to GAS (gamma-activated sequence) elements in target gene promoters [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
- term:
    id: GO:0000981
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: Core transcription factor activity for STAT3, canonical function of STAT family proteins [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
- term:
    id: GO:0001666
    label: response to hypoxia
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for response to hypoxia is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0002317
    label: plasma cell differentiation
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for plasma cell differentiation is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0002931
    label: response to ischemia
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for response to ischemia is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0005667
    label: transcription regulator complex
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for transcription regulator complex is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0005743
    label: mitochondrial inner membrane
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for mitochondrial inner membrane is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005886
    label: plasma membrane
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for plasma membrane is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0006953
    label: acute-phase response
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for acute-phase response is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0006954
    label: inflammatory response
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for inflammatory response is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0008284
    label: positive regulation of cell population proliferation
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of cell proliferation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0010628
    label: positive regulation of gene expression
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of gene expression [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0010730
    label: negative regulation of hydrogen peroxide biosynthetic process
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of hydrogen peroxide biosynthetic process is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0014069
    label: postsynaptic density
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for postsynaptic density is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0019901
    label: protein kinase binding
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for protein kinase binding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0030968
    label: endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0031730
    label: CCR5 chemokine receptor binding
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for CCR5 chemokine receptor binding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0032355
    label: response to estradiol
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for response to estradiol is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0032991
    label: protein-containing complex
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for protein-containing complex is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0033210
    label: leptin-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: Leptin signaling is one of many STAT3-activating pathways, not defining core function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0034097
    label: response to cytokine
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for response to cytokine is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0035259
    label: nuclear glucocorticoid receptor binding
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for nuclear glucocorticoid receptor binding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0042802
    label: identical protein binding
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for identical protein binding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0042803
    label: protein homodimerization activity
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: Homodimerization via SH2 domain-phosphotyrosine (pY705) interactions is essential for STAT3 activation and nuclear translocation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Specific protein interaction critical for STAT3 function
- term:
    id: GO:0043123
    label: positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0043124
    label: negative regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0043434
    label: response to peptide hormone
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
  review:
    summary: Response to peptide hormone is context-specific [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0043491
    label: phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0043524
    label: negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0043565
    label: sequence-specific DNA binding
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for sequence-specific DNA binding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0044321
    label: response to leptin
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for response to leptin is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0045471
    label: response to ethanol
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for response to ethanol is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0045747
    label: positive regulation of Notch signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of Notch signaling pathway is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0045766
    label: positive regulation of angiogenesis
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of angiogenesis is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0045944
    label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
- term:
    id: GO:0046902
    label: regulation of mitochondrial membrane permeability
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for regulation of mitochondrial membrane permeability is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0046983
    label: protein dimerization activity
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: Heterodimerization activity with other STAT family members (e.g., STAT1, STAT5) documented [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Specific protein interaction critical for STAT3 function
- term:
    id: GO:0048708
    label: astrocyte differentiation
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: Astrocyte differentiation promoted by STAT3 signaling, key role in gliogenesis; STAT3 activation promotes astrocyte over neuron fate [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Well-established differentiation function, relevant to NEURON_DEVELOPMENT
- term:
    id: GO:0050728
    label: negative regulation of inflammatory response
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of inflammatory response is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0050804
    label: modulation of chemical synaptic transmission
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for modulation of chemical synaptic transmission is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0051726
    label: regulation of cell cycle
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for regulation of cell cycle is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0060019
    label: radial glial cell differentiation
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for radial glial cell differentiation is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0060259
    label: regulation of feeding behavior
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: STAT3 acts downstream of hypothalamic leptin/JAK signalling, but as a highly pleiotropic transcription factor its link to feeding behaviour is an electronically-inferred, distal organismal output rather than a core STAT3 function.
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Electronic (IEA/ISS) behavioural annotation on a pleiotropic transcription factor; distal to its core JAK-STAT signalling role; non-core.
- term:
    id: GO:0060397
    label: growth hormone receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: Growth hormone signaling is one pathway activating STAT3, not the defining function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0072540
    label: T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0097009
    label: energy homeostasis
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for energy homeostasis is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0097398
    label: cellular response to interleukin-17
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for cellular response to interleukin-17 is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0097696
    label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via STAT
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: STAT cascade is the core signaling mechanism [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
- term:
    id: GO:0098685
    label: Schaffer collateral - CA1 synapse
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for Schaffer collateral - CA1 synapse is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0098978
    label: glutamatergic synapse
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for glutamatergic synapse is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0099527
    label: postsynapse to nucleus signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for postsynapse to nucleus signaling pathway is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0106015
    label: negative regulation of inflammatory response to wounding
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of inflammatory response to wounding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0140297
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor binding
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for DNA-binding transcription factor binding is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0140311
    label: protein sequestering activity
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for protein sequestering activity is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:1900016
    label: negative regulation of cytokine production involved in inflammatory response
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of cytokine production involved in inflammatory response is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:1900037
    label: regulation of cellular response to hypoxia
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for regulation of cellular response to hypoxia is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:1902728
    label: positive regulation of growth factor dependent skeletal muscle satellite cell proliferation
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of growth factor dependent skeletal muscle satellite cell proliferation is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:1902895
    label: positive regulation of miRNA transcription
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of miRNA transcription is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:1905564
    label: positive regulation of vascular endothelial cell proliferation
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of vascular endothelial cell proliferation is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:2001171
    label: positive regulation of ATP biosynthetic process
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for positive regulation of ATP biosynthetic process is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:2001243
    label: negative regulation of intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: IEA annotation for negative regulation of intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway is consistent with STAT3 function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Consistent computational annotation
- term:
    id: GO:0048861
    label: leukemia inhibitory factor signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:11294841
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports leukemia inhibitory factor signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:11294841
      supporting_text: '2001 Apr 6. Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytokine/cytokine-like factor-1 composite cytokine: specific requirement of the membrane-bound form of ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component.'
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000052
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000052
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0019221
    label: cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:10500198
  review:
    summary: Cytokine-mediated signaling is a core STAT3 function; responds to IL-6 family cytokines, interferons, and others [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:10500198
      supporting_text: 'Novel neurotrophin-1/B cell-stimulating factor-3: a cytokine of the IL-6 family.'
- term:
    id: GO:0007259
    label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:11294841
  review:
    summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:11294841
      supporting_text: '2001 Apr 6. Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytokine/cytokine-like factor-1 composite cytokine: specific requirement of the membrane-bound form of ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component.'
- term:
    id: GO:0070120
    label: ciliary neurotrophic factor-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:11294841
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports ciliary neurotrophic factor-mediated signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:11294841
      supporting_text: '2001 Apr 6. Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytokine/cytokine-like factor-1 composite cytokine: specific requirement of the membrane-bound form of ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component.'
- term:
    id: GO:0019221
    label: cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:11285233
  review:
    summary: Cytokine-mediated signaling is a core STAT3 function; responds to IL-6 family cytokines, interferons, and others [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:11285233
      supporting_text: The ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component induces the secretion of and is required for functional responses to cardiotrophin-like cytokine.
- term:
    id: GO:0019221
    label: cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:11294841
  review:
    summary: Cytokine-mediated signaling is a core STAT3 function; responds to IL-6 family cytokines, interferons, and others [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:11294841
      supporting_text: '2001 Apr 6. Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytokine/cytokine-like factor-1 composite cytokine: specific requirement of the membrane-bound form of ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component.'
- term:
    id: GO:0043524
    label: negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:0097696
    label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via STAT
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: STAT cascade is the core signaling mechanism [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
- term:
    id: GO:0072540
    label: T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: PMID:27893700
  review:
    summary: T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:27893700
      supporting_text: Trans-presentation of IL-6 by dendritic cells is required for the priming of pathogenic T(H)17 cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0007259
    label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
  evidence_type: NAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:15864272
  review:
    summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15864272
      supporting_text: Mechanisms of type-I- and type-II-interferon-mediated signalling.
- term:
    id: GO:0007259
    label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
  evidence_type: NAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:24058793
  review:
    summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    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:15864272
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15864272
      supporting_text: Mechanisms of type-I- and type-II-interferon-mediated signalling.
- term:
    id: GO:0045944
    label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  evidence_type: NAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:24058793
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    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:0050729
    label: positive regulation of inflammatory response
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:23125416
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports positive regulation of inflammatory response for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:23125416
      supporting_text: 2012 Nov 2. CCR1-mediated STAT3 tyrosine phosphorylation and CXCL8 expression in THP-1 macrophage-like cells involve pertussis toxin-insensitive Gฮฑ(14/16) signaling and IL-6 release.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:29743632
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:29743632
      supporting_text: A double helical motif in OCIAD2 is essential for its localization, interactions and STAT3 activation.
- term:
    id: GO:0010629
    label: negative regulation of gene expression
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:23820254
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports negative regulation of gene expression for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:23820254
      supporting_text: STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to promote invasiveness of lung cancer cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0090091
    label: positive regulation of extracellular matrix disassembly
  evidence_type: IGI
  original_reference_id: PMID:23820254
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports positive regulation of extracellular matrix disassembly for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:23820254
      supporting_text: STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to promote invasiveness of lung cancer cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:12743296
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:12743296
      supporting_text: STAT3 ubiquitylation and degradation by mumps virus suppress cytokine and oncogene signaling.
- term:
    id: GO:0050766
    label: positive regulation of phagocytosis
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:27994074
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports positive regulation of phagocytosis for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:27994074
      supporting_text: 2016 Dec 19. Novel Resolvin D2 Receptor Axis in Infectious Inflammation.
- term:
    id: GO:0000981
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17344214
  review:
    summary: Core transcription factor activity for STAT3, canonical function of STAT family proteins [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17344214
      supporting_text: 2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
- term:
    id: GO:0005737
    label: cytoplasm
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:12743296
  review:
    summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:12743296
      supporting_text: STAT3 ubiquitylation and degradation by mumps virus suppress cytokine and oncogene signaling.
- term:
    id: GO:0140311
    label: protein sequestering activity
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for protein sequestering activity based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:1900016
    label: negative regulation of cytokine production involved in inflammatory response
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for negative regulation of cytokine production involved in inflammatory response based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:0043124
    label: negative regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for negative regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:0003723
    label: RNA binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31507089
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports RNA binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31507089
      supporting_text: Sep 10. Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway mediates IL6-induced gefitinib resistance in EGFR-mutant lung cancer cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0000981
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:38404237
  review:
    summary: Core transcription factor activity for STAT3, canonical function of STAT family proteins [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:38404237
      supporting_text: A novel gain-of-function STAT3 variant in infantile-onset diabetes associated with multiorgan autoimmunity.
- term:
    id: GO:0032755
    label: positive regulation of interleukin-6 production
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of interleukin-6 production [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0043123
    label: positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:0106222
    label: lncRNA binding
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:24744378
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports lncRNA binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:24744378
      supporting_text: The STAT3-binding long noncoding RNA lnc-DC controls human dendritic cell differentiation.
- term:
    id: GO:0003700
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:15653507
  review:
    summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15653507
      supporting_text: Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a single lysine residue.
- term:
    id: GO:0003700
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:16285960
  review:
    summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16285960
      supporting_text: STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic acute-phase response and required for IL-6 induction of angiotensinogen.
- term:
    id: GO:0003700
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:18782771
  review:
    summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:18782771
      supporting_text: 2008 Sep 9. The STAT3 NH2-terminal domain stabilizes enhanceosome assembly by interacting with the p300 bromodomain.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:15653507
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15653507
      supporting_text: Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a single lysine residue.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:16285960
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16285960
      supporting_text: STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic acute-phase response and required for IL-6 induction of angiotensinogen.
- term:
    id: GO:0005737
    label: cytoplasm
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:15653507
  review:
    summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15653507
      supporting_text: Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a single lysine residue.
- term:
    id: GO:0005737
    label: cytoplasm
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:16285960
  review:
    summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16285960
      supporting_text: STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic acute-phase response and required for IL-6 induction of angiotensinogen.
- term:
    id: GO:0042803
    label: protein homodimerization activity
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:15653507
  review:
    summary: Homodimerization via SH2 domain-phosphotyrosine (pY705) interactions is essential for STAT3 activation and nuclear translocation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Specific protein interaction critical for STAT3 function
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15653507
      supporting_text: Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a single lysine residue.
- term:
    id: GO:0070102
    label: interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:16285960
  review:
    summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16285960
      supporting_text: STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic acute-phase response and required for IL-6 induction of angiotensinogen.
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112565
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112602
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112727
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1433456
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1470009
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1888198
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-380782
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-452515
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6784006
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6784323
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6786095
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6786124
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788571
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788582
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8848087
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8848124
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8875816
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8875817
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950269
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950441
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950485
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950518
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8952749
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8982163
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8982165
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983059
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983371
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983378
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8984014
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8984021
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985929
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985988
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8986985
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987014
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987063
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987070
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987080
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987096
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987097
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987104
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987141
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987150
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987255
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987266
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9006870
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9006873
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9009072
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670412
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670416
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9672159
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9672176
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701524
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701525
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701529
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9712079
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9712085
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9835443
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9850958
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851142
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0010575
    label: positive regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor production
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:25596740
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IMP) supports positive regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor production for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IMP)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:25596740
      supporting_text: miR-874 functions as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting angiogenesis through STAT3/VEGF-A pathway in gastric cancer.
- term:
    id: GO:0097696
    label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via STAT
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:25596740
  review:
    summary: STAT cascade is the core signaling mechanism [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:25596740
      supporting_text: miR-874 functions as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting angiogenesis through STAT3/VEGF-A pathway in gastric cancer.
- term:
    id: GO:0030335
    label: positive regulation of cell migration
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:31638206
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IMP) supports positive regulation of cell migration for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: UNDECIDED
    reason: >-
      Real but borderline core vs non-core. STAT3's core molecular function is
      signal-dependent DNA-binding transcription factor activity (JAK-STAT);
      cell migration is a downstream transcriptional consequence rather than an
      activity STAT3 itself performs, and STAT3 is not part of the cytoskeletal/
      adhesion motility machinery. The IMP evidence (knockdown/overexpression
      migration phenotype) is the classic indirect "perturb gene -> phenotype"
      inference. Flagged by the ASSAY_TO_FUNCTION CELL_MIGRATION_INVASION
      readout class; given STAT3 is high-profile and the call is genuinely
      contested (oncogenic migration driver vs downstream consequence), deferred
      to expert review rather than unilaterally demoted (issue #1422; staged
      OpenScientist hypothesis job under STAT3-hypotheses/). The OpenScientist
      cited adjudication (29 refs, verified) converged on NON-CORE (retain,
      not remove). Verification of its citations independently found that the
      supporting reference PMID:31638206 is indexed by PubMed as a RETRACTED
      publication, and surfaced a genuine non-transcriptional STAT3-stathmin
      microtubule mechanism (PMID:16401721) that currently has no GO
      cytoskeletal annotation - both noted for the expert (issue #1422).
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31638206
      supporting_text: Oct 11. MicroRNAโ€‘4500 suppresses tumor progression in nonโ€‘small cell lung cancer by regulating STAT3.
    - reference_id: file:human/STAT3/STAT3-hypotheses/readout-go-0030335/openscientist.md
      supporting_text: >-
        Verdict NON-CORE (over-annotated as core): cell migration is a real,
        well-documented downstream consequence of STAT3's core transcription
        factor activity (e.g. transcriptional induction of Twist1, MMPs)
        rather than evidence STAT3 is part of the migration machinery;
        bidirectional context-dependent effects (also GO:2001223) are the
        hallmark of a transcription factor. Retain but reclassify non-core.
- term:
    id: GO:0000981
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:32929201
  review:
    summary: Core transcription factor activity for STAT3, canonical function of STAT family proteins [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:32929201
      supporting_text: 2020 Sep 14. PD-L1-mediated gasdermin C expression switches apoptosis to pyroptosis in cancer cells and facilitates tumour necrosis.
- term:
    id: GO:0070878
    label: primary miRNA binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31507089
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports primary miRNA binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31507089
      supporting_text: Sep 10. Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway mediates IL6-induced gefitinib resistance in EGFR-mutant lung cancer cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0140610
    label: RNA sequestering activity
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:31507089
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports RNA sequestering activity for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31507089
      supporting_text: Sep 10. Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway mediates IL6-induced gefitinib resistance in EGFR-mutant lung cancer cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0019221
    label: cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: NAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:12743296
  review:
    summary: Cytokine-mediated signaling is a core STAT3 function; responds to IL-6 family cytokines, interferons, and others [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:12743296
      supporting_text: STAT3 ubiquitylation and degradation by mumps virus suppress cytokine and oncogene signaling.
- term:
    id: GO:0043491
    label: phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:27830702
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:27830702
      supporting_text: Hyperglycaemia inhibits REG3A expression to exacerbate TLR3-mediated skin inflammation in diabetes.
- term:
    id: GO:0106015
    label: negative regulation of inflammatory response to wounding
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:27830702
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports negative regulation of inflammatory response to wounding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:27830702
      supporting_text: Hyperglycaemia inhibits REG3A expression to exacerbate TLR3-mediated skin inflammation in diabetes.
- term:
    id: GO:0003700
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:7568001
  review:
    summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:7568001
      supporting_text: Tyrosine phosphorylation and activation of STAT5, STAT3, and Janus kinases by interleukins 2 and 15.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IC
  original_reference_id: PMID:7568001
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:7568001
      supporting_text: Tyrosine phosphorylation and activation of STAT5, STAT3, and Janus kinases by interleukins 2 and 15.
- term:
    id: GO:0035723
    label: interleukin-15-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:7568001
  review:
    summary: Interleukin-10-mediated signaling pathway activates STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:7568001
      supporting_text: Tyrosine phosphorylation and activation of STAT5, STAT3, and Janus kinases by interleukins 2 and 15.
- term:
    id: GO:0038110
    label: interleukin-2-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:7568005
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports interleukin-2-mediated signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:7568005
      supporting_text: Critical role of the interleukin 2 (IL-2) receptor gamma-chain-associated Jak3 in the IL-2-induced c-fos and c-myc, but not bcl-2, gene induction.
- term:
    id: GO:0003700
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:28781374
  review:
    summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:28781374
      supporting_text: IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells through activation of STAT3 signalling pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IC
  original_reference_id: PMID:28781374
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:28781374
      supporting_text: IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells through activation of STAT3 signalling pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0030154
    label: cell differentiation
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:28781374
  review:
    summary: Cell differentiation is a well-established STAT3 function across multiple cell types [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Well-established differentiation function, relevant to NEURON_DEVELOPMENT
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:28781374
      supporting_text: IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells through activation of STAT3 signalling pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0038154
    label: interleukin-11-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:28781374
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports interleukin-11-mediated signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:28781374
      supporting_text: IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells through activation of STAT3 signalling pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0003700
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
  evidence_type: IC
  original_reference_id: PMID:7543512
  review:
    summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:7543512
      supporting_text: IL-10 induces the tyrosine phosphorylation of tyk2 and Jak1 and the differential assembly of STAT1 alpha and STAT3 complexes in human T cells and monocytes.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IC
  original_reference_id: PMID:7543512
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:7543512
      supporting_text: IL-10 induces the tyrosine phosphorylation of tyk2 and Jak1 and the differential assembly of STAT1 alpha and STAT3 complexes in human T cells and monocytes.
- term:
    id: GO:0140105
    label: interleukin-10-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:7543512
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports interleukin-10-mediated signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:7543512
      supporting_text: IL-10 induces the tyrosine phosphorylation of tyk2 and Jak1 and the differential assembly of STAT1 alpha and STAT3 complexes in human T cells and monocytes.
- term:
    id: GO:0003700
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:9535918
  review:
    summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    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:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IC
  original_reference_id: PMID:8756628
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:8756628
      supporting_text: A single tyrosine of the interleukin-9 (IL-9) receptor is required for STAT activation, antiapoptotic activity, and growth regulation by IL-9.
- term:
    id: GO:0038113
    label: interleukin-9-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:9535918
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports interleukin-9-mediated signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    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:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:7528668
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:7528668
      supporting_text: Interleukin-2 induces tyrosine phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of stat3 in human T lymphocytes.
- term:
    id: GO:0038155
    label: interleukin-23-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:12023369
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports interleukin-23-mediated signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:12023369
      supporting_text: A receptor for the heterodimeric cytokine IL-23 is composed of IL-12Rbeta1 and a novel cytokine receptor subunit, IL-23R.
- term:
    id: GO:0007259
    label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:8272873
  review:
    summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:8272873
      supporting_text: Association and activation of Jak-Tyk kinases by CNTF-LIF-OSM-IL-6 beta receptor components.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17344214
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17344214
      supporting_text: 2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
- term:
    id: GO:0001228
    label: DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
  evidence_type: IGI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31886314
  review:
    summary: Core transcription activator activity; activated STAT3 dimers drive transcription of target genes including MYC, CCND1, BCL-XL, VEGF [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31886314
      supporting_text: miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
- term:
    id: GO:0032731
    label: positive regulation of interleukin-1 beta production
  evidence_type: IGI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31886314
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports positive regulation of interleukin-1 beta production for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31886314
      supporting_text: miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
- term:
    id: GO:0032733
    label: positive regulation of interleukin-10 production
  evidence_type: IGI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31886314
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports positive regulation of interleukin-10 production for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31886314
      supporting_text: miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
- term:
    id: GO:0032757
    label: positive regulation of interleukin-8 production
  evidence_type: IGI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31886314
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports positive regulation of interleukin-8 production for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31886314
      supporting_text: miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
- term:
    id: GO:0032760
    label: positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor production
  evidence_type: IGI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31886314
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor production for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31886314
      supporting_text: miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
- term:
    id: GO:0045944
    label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  evidence_type: IGI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31886314
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31886314
      supporting_text: miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
- term:
    id: GO:1900017
    label: positive regulation of cytokine production involved in inflammatory response
  evidence_type: IGI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31886314
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports positive regulation of cytokine production involved in inflammatory response for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31886314
      supporting_text: miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
- term:
    id: GO:0140297
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:15664994
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports DNA-binding transcription factor binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15664994
      supporting_text: 2005 Jan 21. Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augments the transcriptional activity of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha in granulocyte colony-stimulating factor signaling pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0061629
    label: RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:28467929
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:28467929
      supporting_text: PPARฮณ Links BMP2 and TGFฮฒ1 Pathways in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells, Regulating Cell Proliferation and Glucose Metabolism.
- term:
    id: GO:0007179
    label: transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IGI
  original_reference_id: PMID:28467929
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IGI) supports transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IGI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:28467929
      supporting_text: PPARฮณ Links BMP2 and TGFฮฒ1 Pathways in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells, Regulating Cell Proliferation and Glucose Metabolism.
- term:
    id: GO:0061629
    label: RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:24429361
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:24429361
      supporting_text: Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107) and miRNA-449a modulate CCL2 by targeting the interleukin-6 receptor complex in hepatitis.
- term:
    id: GO:0005102
    label: signaling receptor binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31145836
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports signaling receptor binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31145836
      supporting_text: Jun 23. Physical proximity and functional cooperation of glycoprotein 130 and glycoprotein VI in platelet membrane lipid rafts.
- term:
    id: GO:0035591
    label: signaling adaptor activity
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31145836
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports signaling adaptor activity for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31145836
      supporting_text: Jun 23. Physical proximity and functional cooperation of glycoprotein 130 and glycoprotein VI in platelet membrane lipid rafts.
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701529
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701531
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701534
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701537
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701549
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701557
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701565
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9850958
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851058
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851062
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851064
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851071
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851106
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851118
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851122
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:2000635
    label: negative regulation of primary miRNA processing
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:31507089
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IMP) supports negative regulation of primary miRNA processing for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IMP)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31507089
      supporting_text: Sep 10. Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway mediates IL6-induced gefitinib resistance in EGFR-mutant lung cancer cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:31899195
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31899195
      supporting_text: Dec 31. Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 in T-helper 17 cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:31899195
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31899195
      supporting_text: Dec 31. Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 in T-helper 17 cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0005737
    label: cytoplasm
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:31899195
  review:
    summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31899195
      supporting_text: Dec 31. Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 in T-helper 17 cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0072538
    label: T-helper 17 type immune response
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:31899195
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports T-helper 17 type immune response for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:31899195
      supporting_text: Dec 31. Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 in T-helper 17 cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0000785
    label: chromatin
  evidence_type: ISA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000113
  review:
    summary: Chromatin localization for gene regulation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- 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: Core transcription factor activity for STAT3, canonical function of STAT family proteins [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
- term:
    id: GO:0005667
    label: transcription regulator complex
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:24429361
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports transcription regulator complex for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:24429361
      supporting_text: Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107) and miRNA-449a modulate CCL2 by targeting the interleukin-6 receptor complex in hepatitis.
- term:
    id: GO:0045944
    label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  evidence_type: IGI
  original_reference_id: PMID:24429361
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:24429361
      supporting_text: Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107) and miRNA-449a modulate CCL2 by targeting the interleukin-6 receptor complex in hepatitis.
- term:
    id: GO:0070102
    label: interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:24429361
  review:
    summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:24429361
      supporting_text: Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107) and miRNA-449a modulate CCL2 by targeting the interleukin-6 receptor complex in hepatitis.
- term:
    id: GO:0010507
    label: negative regulation of autophagy
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:26962683
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports negative regulation of autophagy for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:26962683
      supporting_text: IL10 inhibits starvation-induced autophagy in hypertrophic scar fibroblasts via cross talk between the IL10-IL10R-STAT3 and IL10-AKT-mTOR pathways.
- term:
    id: GO:0001228
    label: DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:16835372
  review:
    summary: Core transcription activator activity; activated STAT3 dimers drive transcription of target genes including MYC, CCND1, BCL-XL, VEGF [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16835372
      supporting_text: Jul 11. Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
- term:
    id: GO:0001228
    label: DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:16946298
  review:
    summary: Core transcription activator activity; activated STAT3 dimers drive transcription of target genes including MYC, CCND1, BCL-XL, VEGF [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16946298
      supporting_text: Aug 31. STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammatory stimulation.
- term:
    id: GO:0045944
    label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:16835372
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16835372
      supporting_text: Jul 11. Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
- term:
    id: GO:0045944
    label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:16946298
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16946298
      supporting_text: Aug 31. STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammatory stimulation.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17360477
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17360477
      supporting_text: Identification of STAT3 as a substrate of receptor protein tyrosine phosphatase T.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:24846175
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:24846175
      supporting_text: eCollection 2014. ฮฒ1,6 GlcNAc branches-modified PTPRT attenuates its activity and promotes cell migration by STAT3 pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0005737
    label: cytoplasm
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17360477
  review:
    summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17360477
      supporting_text: Identification of STAT3 as a substrate of receptor protein tyrosine phosphatase T.
- term:
    id: GO:0019903
    label: protein phosphatase binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:17360477
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports protein phosphatase binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17360477
      supporting_text: Identification of STAT3 as a substrate of receptor protein tyrosine phosphatase T.
- term:
    id: GO:0030335
    label: positive regulation of cell migration
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:24846175
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IMP) supports positive regulation of cell migration for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: UNDECIDED
    reason: >-
      Real but borderline core vs non-core (companion IMP annotation to the
      GO:0030335 call on PMID:31638206). STAT3's core is signal-dependent
      DNA-binding TF activity; cell migration is a downstream transcriptional
      consequence, not in the motility machinery. Flagged by ASSAY_TO_FUNCTION
      (CELL_MIGRATION_INVASION); deferred to expert review rather than
      unilaterally demoted. See issue #1422.
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:24846175
      supporting_text: eCollection 2014. ฮฒ1,6 GlcNAc branches-modified PTPRT attenuates its activity and promotes cell migration by STAT3 pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983379
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985981
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983373
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983374
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983379
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985966
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985981
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983078
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8984023
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987033
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987052
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987156
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987161
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987214
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987230
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987270
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987052
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0045648
    label: positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:28283061
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:28283061
      supporting_text: Functional Selectivity in Cytokine Signaling Revealed Through a Pathogenic EPO Mutation.
- term:
    id: GO:1902895
    label: positive regulation of miRNA transcription
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:19390056
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports positive regulation of miRNA transcription for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:19390056
      supporting_text: Epub 2009 Apr 23. Interleukin-6 modulates the expression of the bone morphogenic protein receptor type II through a novel STAT3-microRNA cluster 17/92 pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:24172987
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:24172987
      supporting_text: A small GTPaseโ€‘like protein fragment of Mycoplasma promotes tumor cell migration and proliferation in vitro via interaction with Rac1 and Stat3.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:28065600
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:28065600
      supporting_text: 2017 Jan 5. Lysyl Oxidase 3 Is a Dual-Specificity Enzyme Involved in STAT3 Deacetylation and Deacetylimination Modulation.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:28065600
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:28065600
      supporting_text: 2017 Jan 5. Lysyl Oxidase 3 Is a Dual-Specificity Enzyme Involved in STAT3 Deacetylation and Deacetylimination Modulation.
- term:
    id: GO:0006954
    label: inflammatory response
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for inflammatory response based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:0042803
    label: protein homodimerization activity
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: Homodimerization via SH2 domain-phosphotyrosine (pY705) interactions is essential for STAT3 activation and nuclear translocation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Specific protein interaction critical for STAT3 function
- term:
    id: GO:0072540
    label: T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0045944
    label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:27050391
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:27050391
      supporting_text: Rac1 modulates the formation of primordial follicles by facilitating STAT3-directed Jagged1, GDF9 and BMP15 transcription in mice.
- term:
    id: GO:0010628
    label: positive regulation of gene expression
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:24255059
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of gene expression [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:24255059
      supporting_text: 2013 Nov 19. Inhibition of microRNA-92a prevents endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis in mice.
- term:
    id: GO:1902895
    label: positive regulation of miRNA transcription
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:23820254
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports positive regulation of miRNA transcription for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:23820254
      supporting_text: STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to promote invasiveness of lung cancer cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0010628
    label: positive regulation of gene expression
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:23820254
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of gene expression [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:23820254
      supporting_text: STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to promote invasiveness of lung cancer cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:25476455
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:25476455
      supporting_text: Inositol Polyphosphate-5-Phosphatase F (INPP5F) inhibits STAT3 activity and suppresses gliomas tumorigenicity.
- term:
    id: GO:0000978
    label: RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:19390056
  review:
    summary: Core cis-regulatory DNA binding; STAT3 recognizes and binds to GAS (gamma-activated sequence) elements in target gene promoters [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:19390056
      supporting_text: Epub 2009 Apr 23. Interleukin-6 modulates the expression of the bone morphogenic protein receptor type II through a novel STAT3-microRNA cluster 17/92 pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0045893
    label: positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:19390056
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:19390056
      supporting_text: Epub 2009 Apr 23. Interleukin-6 modulates the expression of the bone morphogenic protein receptor type II through a novel STAT3-microRNA cluster 17/92 pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0060259
    label: regulation of feeding behavior
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: STAT3 acts downstream of hypothalamic leptin/JAK signalling, but as a highly pleiotropic transcription factor its link to feeding behaviour is an electronically-inferred, distal organismal output rather than a core STAT3 function.
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Electronic (IEA/ISS) behavioural annotation on a pleiotropic transcription factor; distal to its core JAK-STAT signalling role; non-core.
- term:
    id: GO:0097009
    label: energy homeostasis
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for energy homeostasis based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:0003700
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17344214
  review:
    summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17344214
      supporting_text: 2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
- term:
    id: GO:0006355
    label: regulation of DNA-templated transcription
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17344214
  review:
    summary: Regulation of DNA-templated transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17344214
      supporting_text: 2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
- term:
    id: GO:0031490
    label: chromatin DNA binding
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17344214
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports chromatin DNA binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17344214
      supporting_text: 2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
- term:
    id: GO:0033210
    label: leptin-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17344214
  review:
    summary: Leptin signaling is one of many STAT3-activating pathways, not defining core function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17344214
      supporting_text: 2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
- term:
    id: GO:0044320
    label: cellular response to leptin stimulus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17344214
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports cellular response to leptin stimulus for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17344214
      supporting_text: 2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
- term:
    id: GO:0044321
    label: response to leptin
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17344214
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports response to leptin for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17344214
      supporting_text: 2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
- term:
    id: GO:0051726
    label: regulation of cell cycle
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17344214
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports regulation of cell cycle for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17344214
      supporting_text: 2007 Mar 7. leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
- term:
    id: GO:0070102
    label: interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:16946298
  review:
    summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16946298
      supporting_text: Aug 31. STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammatory stimulation.
- term:
    id: GO:0090575
    label: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:16946298
  review:
    summary: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex; STAT3 functions as part of transcriptional regulatory complexes [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16946298
      supporting_text: Aug 31. STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammatory stimulation.
- term:
    id: GO:0090575
    label: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex
  evidence_type: IC
  original_reference_id: PMID:16835372
  review:
    summary: RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex; STAT3 functions as part of transcriptional regulatory complexes [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16835372
      supporting_text: Jul 11. Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
- term:
    id: GO:0070102
    label: interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:16835372
  review:
    summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16835372
      supporting_text: Jul 11. Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
- term:
    id: GO:0000785
    label: chromatin
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:16835372
  review:
    summary: Chromatin localization for gene regulation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16835372
      supporting_text: Jul 11. Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
- term:
    id: GO:0045944
    label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  evidence_type: IGI
  original_reference_id: PMID:19754877
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:19754877
      supporting_text: 2009 Sep 15. Hsp105beta upregulates hsp70 gene expression through signal transducer and activator of transcription-3.
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112538
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112587
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112604
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1470010
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1470012
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6784763
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6784765
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6784791
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6786072
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6786097
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6786293
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788622
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788623
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788628
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950724
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950733
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950780
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950782
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8952823
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8982162
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8985900
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987236
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670417
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670426
  review:
    summary: Cytosol localization of latent STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0019903
    label: protein phosphatase binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:12359225
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports protein phosphatase binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:12359225
      supporting_text: The nuclear isoform of protein-tyrosine phosphatase TC-PTP regulates interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway through STAT3 dephosphorylation.
- term:
    id: GO:0070102
    label: interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:12359225
  review:
    summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:12359225
      supporting_text: The nuclear isoform of protein-tyrosine phosphatase TC-PTP regulates interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway through STAT3 dephosphorylation.
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1112587
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-1470012
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-2895778
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6784763
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6786293
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6788623
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8848150
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950724
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950733
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005654
    label: nucleoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9670426
  review:
    summary: Nucleoplasm localization of activated STAT3 dimers [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005737
    label: cytoplasm
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:22783022
  review:
    summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:22783022
      supporting_text: The Sin3a repressor complex is a master regulator of STAT transcriptional activity.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:22783022
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:22783022
      supporting_text: The Sin3a repressor complex is a master regulator of STAT transcriptional activity.
- term:
    id: GO:0061629
    label: RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:22783022
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IPI) supports RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding transcription factor binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IPI)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:22783022
      supporting_text: The Sin3a repressor complex is a master regulator of STAT transcriptional activity.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:12867595
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:20826784
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:20826784
      supporting_text: 2010 Sep 8. Acetylation directs survivin nuclear localization to repress STAT3 oncogenic activity.
- term:
    id: GO:0004879
    label: nuclear receptor activity
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17324931
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports nuclear receptor activity for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17324931
      supporting_text: 2007 Feb 26. Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0030522
    label: intracellular receptor signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17324931
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports intracellular receptor signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17324931
      supporting_text: 2007 Feb 26. Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:15998644
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15998644
      supporting_text: 2005 Jul 5. JAK/STAT3 pathway is involved in survival of neurons in response to insulin-like growth factor and negatively regulated by suppressor of cytokine signaling-3.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:16568091
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16568091
      supporting_text: Mar 27. Identification of STAT3 as a specific substrate of breast tumor kinase.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:10688651
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:10688651
      supporting_text: Etk, a Btk family tyrosine kinase, mediates cellular transformation by linking Src to STAT3 activation.
- term:
    id: GO:0045747
    label: positive regulation of Notch signaling pathway
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for positive regulation of Notch signaling pathway based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:0048708
    label: astrocyte differentiation
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: Astrocyte differentiation promoted by STAT3 signaling, key role in gliogenesis; STAT3 activation promotes astrocyte over neuron fate [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Well-established differentiation function, relevant to NEURON_DEVELOPMENT
- term:
    id: GO:0060019
    label: radial glial cell differentiation
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for radial glial cell differentiation based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:0000976
    label: transcription cis-regulatory region binding
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17324931
  review:
    summary: Core transcription cis-regulatory region binding for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17324931
      supporting_text: 2007 Feb 26. Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17324931
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17324931
      supporting_text: 2007 Feb 26. Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0045944
    label: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17324931
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II is the canonical STAT3 output [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17324931
      supporting_text: 2007 Feb 26. Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0070102
    label: interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:17324931
  review:
    summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17324931
      supporting_text: 2007 Feb 26. Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
- term:
    id: GO:0060396
    label: growth hormone receptor signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:10925297
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports growth hormone receptor signaling pathway for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:10925297
      supporting_text: Regulation of neutrophil adhesion by pituitary growth hormone accompanies tyrosine phosphorylation of Jak2, p125FAK, and paxillin.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:18234692
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:18234692
      supporting_text: BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
- term:
    id: GO:0005737
    label: cytoplasm
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:18234692
  review:
    summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:18234692
      supporting_text: BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
- term:
    id: GO:0006606
    label: protein import into nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:18234692
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports protein import into nucleus for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:18234692
      supporting_text: BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:18234692
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:18234692
      supporting_text: BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
- term:
    id: GO:0001659
    label: temperature homeostasis
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for temperature homeostasis based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:0001754
    label: eye photoreceptor cell differentiation
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for eye photoreceptor cell differentiation based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:0003677
    label: DNA binding
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: Core DNA binding activity essential for STAT3 transcription factor function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005737
    label: cytoplasm
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
- term:
    id: GO:0005886
    label: plasma membrane
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for plasma membrane based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:0006357
    label: regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: Core regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
- term:
    id: GO:0019901
    label: protein kinase binding
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for protein kinase binding based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:0042593
    label: glucose homeostasis
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: ISS annotation for glucose homeostasis based on sequence/structure similarity is reasonable for conserved STAT family function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Annotation inferred from sequence/structural similarity
- term:
    id: GO:0042755
    label: eating behavior
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: Eating-behaviour effects of STAT3 reflect its role in leptin-responsive hypothalamic transcription, a distal consequence of STAT3 signalling rather than a direct STAT3 function; evidence is ISS only.
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Electronic (ISS) behavioural annotation on a pleiotropic transcription factor; non-core.
- term:
    id: GO:0045893
    label: positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: Positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
- term:
    id: GO:0046983
    label: protein dimerization activity
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: Heterodimerization activity with other STAT family members (e.g., STAT1, STAT5) documented [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Specific protein interaction critical for STAT3 function
- term:
    id: GO:0060397
    label: growth hormone receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
  evidence_type: ISS
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
  review:
    summary: Growth hormone signaling is one pathway activating STAT3, not the defining function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:16531398
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:0060397
    label: growth hormone receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:12552091
  review:
    summary: Growth hormone signaling is one pathway activating STAT3, not the defining function [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:12552091
      supporting_text: Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK2 phosphorylation, an effect mediated by SOCS-2.
- term:
    id: GO:0032355
    label: response to estradiol
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:12552091
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports response to estradiol for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:12552091
      supporting_text: Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK2 phosphorylation, an effect mediated by SOCS-2.
- term:
    id: GO:0032870
    label: cellular response to hormone stimulus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:12552091
  review:
    summary: Experimental evidence (IDA) supports cellular response to hormone stimulus for STAT3 [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Direct experimental evidence (IDA)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:12552091
      supporting_text: Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK2 phosphorylation, an effect mediated by SOCS-2.
- term:
    id: GO:0070102
    label: interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:12552091
  review:
    summary: Interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:12552091
      supporting_text: Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK2 phosphorylation, an effect mediated by SOCS-2.
- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:12444102
  review:
    summary: Nucleus localization upon activation is core to STAT3 function; activated dimers translocate to nucleus [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:12444102
      supporting_text: Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) tumor suppressor schwannomin and its interacting protein HRS regulate STAT signaling.
- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:16306601
  review:
    summary: Generic 'protein binding' (GO:0005515) is uninformative and should be removed per GO curation guidelines. STAT3 has specific protein interactions (SH2-mediated homodimerization GO:0042803, heterodimerization GO:0046983, kinase binding GO:0019904) that are better represented by more specific terms [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: REMOVE
    reason: Uninformative generic term per curation guidelines
    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:0006355
    label: regulation of DNA-templated transcription
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:15664994
  review:
    summary: Regulation of DNA-templated transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15664994
      supporting_text: 2005 Jan 21. Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augments the transcriptional activity of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha in granulocyte colony-stimulating factor signaling pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0007259
    label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:15664994
  review:
    summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15664994
      supporting_text: 2005 Jan 21. Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augments the transcriptional activity of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha in granulocyte colony-stimulating factor signaling pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0019221
    label: cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
  evidence_type: NAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:15664994
  review:
    summary: Cytokine-mediated signaling is a core STAT3 function; responds to IL-6 family cytokines, interferons, and others [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:15664994
      supporting_text: 2005 Jan 21. Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augments the transcriptional activity of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha in granulocyte colony-stimulating factor signaling pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0000122
    label: negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:8675499
  review:
    summary: Curated annotation (TAS) supports negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Curated annotation (TAS)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:8675499
      supporting_text: STAT3beta, a splice variant of transcription factor STAT3, is a dominant negative regulator of transcription.
- term:
    id: GO:0003700
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:7512451
  review:
    summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:7512451
      supporting_text: Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene factor 3 p91-related transcription factor involved in the gp130-mediated signaling pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0003700
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:8675499
  review:
    summary: Core DNA-binding transcription factor activity; STAT3 binds DNA via its DNA-binding domain to regulate target gene transcription [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core molecular function of STAT3 as transcription factor
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:8675499
      supporting_text: STAT3beta, a splice variant of transcription factor STAT3, is a dominant negative regulator of transcription.
- term:
    id: GO:0005737
    label: cytoplasm
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:7512451
  review:
    summary: Cytoplasm localization of latent STAT3 before activation; unphosphorylated STAT3 resides in cytoplasm [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Correct cellular localization for STAT3
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:7512451
      supporting_text: Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene factor 3 p91-related transcription factor involved in the gp130-mediated signaling pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0006357
    label: regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:7512451
  review:
    summary: Core regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:7512451
      supporting_text: Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene factor 3 p91-related transcription factor involved in the gp130-mediated signaling pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0007165
    label: signal transduction
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:10205054
  review:
    summary: Signal transduction is too broad; STAT3's specific function is JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:10205054
      supporting_text: Synergistic signaling in fetal brain by STAT3-Smad1 complex bridged by p300.
- term:
    id: GO:0007165
    label: signal transduction
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:7512451
  review:
    summary: Signal transduction is too broad; STAT3's specific function is JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: Valid annotation but peripheral to core STAT3 transcription factor function
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:7512451
      supporting_text: Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene factor 3 p91-related transcription factor involved in the gp130-mediated signaling pathway.
- term:
    id: GO:0007259
    label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:9670957
  review:
    summary: Core JAK-STAT signaling pathway; STAT3 is phosphorylated by JAKs (JAK1/2/3, TYK2) in response to cytokine receptor activation [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Core biological process - JAK-STAT signaling and transcriptional regulation
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:9670957
      supporting_text: The chemokine monocyte chemotactic protein 1 triggers Janus kinase 2 activation and tyrosine phosphorylation of the CCR2B receptor.
- term:
    id: GO:0007399
    label: nervous system development
  evidence_type: TAS
  original_reference_id: PMID:10205054
  review:
    summary: Curated annotation (TAS) supports nervous system development [file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md]
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: Curated annotation (TAS)
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:10205054
      supporting_text: Synergistic signaling in fetal brain by STAT3-Smad1 complex bridged by p300.
references:
- id: file:human/STAT3/STAT3-hypotheses/readout-go-0030335/openscientist.md
  title: OpenScientist focused review โ€” STAT3 positive regulation of cell migration (GO:0030335) core vs downstream
  findings:
  - statement: Verdict NON-CORE โ€” migration is a real but downstream transcriptional consequence of STAT3's core transcription factor activity, not migration machinery; retain the annotation but reclassify as non-core (resolve UNDECIDED to non-core).
  - statement: STAT3 drives migration mainly by transcriptionally inducing pro-migratory targets (Twist1, MMP-1/2/3/9/10/13); bidirectional context-dependent effects (it also carries GO:2001223 negative regulation of neuron migration) are the hallmark of a TF.
  - statement: A genuine non-transcriptional STAT3-stathmin (STMN1) microtubule-stabilizing mechanism exists (PMID:16401721, PMID:19251695) but is context-limited and has no GO cytoskeletal annotation โ€” a possible evidence/annotation gap for expert review.
  - statement: Citation verification (PubMed) confirmed all pivotal PMIDs are real; it also found the supporting reference PMID:31638206 is indexed as a RETRACTED publication โ€” a curation-relevant caveat the agent report did not flag.
- id: GO_REF:0000002
  title: Gene Ontology annotation through association of InterPro records with GO terms
  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:0000033
  title: Annotation inferences using phylogenetic trees
  findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000052
  title: Gene Ontology annotation based on curation of immunofluorescence data
  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:10205054
  title: Synergistic signaling in fetal brain by STAT3-Smad1 complex bridged by p300.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:10500198
  title: 'Novel neurotrophin-1/B cell-stimulating factor-3: a cytokine of the IL-6 family.'
  findings: []
- id: PMID:10688651
  title: Etk, a Btk family tyrosine kinase, mediates cellular transformation by linking Src to STAT3 activation.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:10925297
  title: Regulation of neutrophil adhesion by pituitary growth hormone accompanies tyrosine phosphorylation of Jak2, p125FAK, and paxillin.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:11285233
  title: The ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component induces the secretion of and is required for functional responses to cardiotrophin-like cytokine.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:11294841
  title: 'Signaling pathways recruited by the cardiotrophin-like cytokine/cytokine-like factor-1 composite cytokine: specific requirement of the membrane-bound form of ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor alpha component.'
  findings: []
- id: PMID:11536047
  title: MEN2A-RET-induced cellular transformation by activation of STAT3.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:11585385
  title: 'Human leptin signaling in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells: activation of the JAK-STAT pathway.'
  findings: []
- id: PMID:11940572
  title: ErbB-2 activates Stat3 alpha in a Src- and JAK2-dependent manner.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:11970898
  title: PTP1B regulates leptin signal transduction in vivo.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:12023369
  title: A receptor for the heterodimeric cytokine IL-23 is composed of IL-12Rbeta1 and a novel cytokine receptor subunit, IL-23R.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:12359225
  title: The nuclear isoform of protein-tyrosine phosphatase TC-PTP regulates interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway through STAT3 dephosphorylation.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:12444102
  title: Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) tumor suppressor schwannomin and its interacting protein HRS regulate STAT signaling.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:12552091
  title: Estrogen inhibits GH signaling by suppressing GH-induced JAK2 phosphorylation, an effect mediated by SOCS-2.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:12743296
  title: STAT3 ubiquitylation and degradation by mumps virus suppress cytokine and oncogene signaling.
  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:14966128
  title: Structural requirements for signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 binding to phosphotyrosine ligands containing the YXXQ motif.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:15286705
  title: Implication of BRG1 and cdk9 in the STAT3-mediated activation of the p21waf1 gene.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:15653507
  title: Stat3 dimerization regulated by reversible acetylation of a single lysine residue.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:15657067
  title: Phosphotyrosine signaling networks in epidermal growth factor receptor overexpressing squamous carcinoma cells.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:15664994
  title: Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 augments the transcriptional activity of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha in granulocyte colony-stimulating factor signaling pathway.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:15764709
  title: STAT3 regulates Nemo-like kinase by mediating its interaction with IL-6-stimulated TGFbeta-activated kinase 1 for STAT3 Ser-727 phosphorylation.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:15821101
  title: Mechanism of protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B-mediated inhibition of leptin signalling.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:15864272
  title: Mechanisms of type-I- and type-II-interferon-mediated signalling.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:15998644
  title: JAK/STAT3 pathway is involved in survival of neurons in response to insulin-like growth factor and negatively regulated by suppressor of cytokine signaling-3.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:16273093
  title: A quantitative protein interaction network for the ErbB receptors using protein microarrays.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:16285960
  title: STAT3 NH2-terminal acetylation is activated by the hepatic acute-phase response and required for IL-6 induction of angiotensinogen.
  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:16331268
  title: Physical and functional interactions between Daxx and STAT3.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:16364321
  title: Physical and functional interactions between STAT3 and Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus-encoded LANA.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:16531398
  title: Tid1 isoforms are mitochondrial DnaJ-like chaperones with unique carboxyl termini that determine cytosolic fate.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:16568091
  title: Identification of STAT3 as a specific substrate of breast tumor kinase.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:16835372
  title: Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:16946298
  title: STAT3 mediates hepatic hepcidin expression and its inflammatory stimulation.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:17324931
  title: Interleukin-6 transcriptionally regulates prohibitin expression in intestinal epithelial cells.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:17344214
  title: leptin-induced growth stimulation of breast cancer cells involves recruitment of histone acetyltransferases and mediator complex to CYCLIN D1 promoter via activation of Stat3.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:17360477
  title: Identification of STAT3 as a substrate of receptor protein tyrosine phosphatase T.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:17676033
  title: Dominant-negative mutations in the DNA-binding domain of STAT3 cause hyper-IgE syndrome.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:18200042
  title: Crif1 is a novel transcriptional coactivator of STAT3.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:18234692
  title: BART is essential for nuclear retention of STAT3.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:18330356
  title: Construction and characterization of a normalized yeast two-hybrid library derived from a human protein-coding clone collection.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:18782771
  title: The STAT3 NH2-terminal domain stabilizes enhanceosome assembly by interacting with the p300 bromodomain.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:19345327
  title: Persistently activated Stat3 maintains constitutive NF-kappaB activity in tumors.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:19372587
  title: ErbB2-mediated Src and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 activation leads to transcriptional up-regulation of p21Cip1 and chemoresistance in breast cancer cells.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:19390056
  title: Interleukin-6 modulates the expression of the bone morphogenic protein receptor type II through a novel STAT3-microRNA cluster 17/92 pathway.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:19754877
  title: Hsp105beta upregulates hsp70 gene expression through signal transducer and activator of transcription-3.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:20133729
  title: STAT3 is a substrate of SYK tyrosine kinase in B-lineage leukemia/lymphoma cells exposed to oxidative stress.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:20826784
  title: Acetylation directs survivin nuclear localization to repress STAT3 oncogenic activity.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:20871632
  title: The role of the c-Jun N-terminal kinase 2-ฮฑ-isoform in non-small cell lung carcinoma tumorigenesis.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:20876300
  title: 'Progesterone receptor induces ErbB-2 nuclear translocation to promote breast cancer growth via a novel transcriptional effect: ErbB-2 function as a coactivator of Stat3.'
  findings: []
- id: PMID:20929579
  title: Epigenetic regulation of CpG promoter methylation in invasive prostate cancer cells.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:21184768
  title: Novel role of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 as a progesterone receptor coactivator in breast cancer.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:21516116
  title: Next-generation sequencing to generate interactome datasets.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:21643014
  title: The tumor-suppressor gene ARHI (DIRAS3) suppresses ovarian cancer cell migration through inhibition of the Stat3 and FAK/Rho signaling pathways.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:21953450
  title: A complex of nuclear factor I-X3 and STAT3 regulates astrocyte and glioma migration through the secreted glycoprotein YKL-40.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:21988832
  title: Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network of the human liver.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:22783022
  title: The Sin3a repressor complex is a master regulator of STAT transcriptional activity.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:23125416
  title: CCR1-mediated STAT3 tyrosine phosphorylation and CXCL8 expression in THP-1 macrophage-like cells involve pertussis toxin-insensitive Gฮฑ(14/16) signaling and IL-6 release.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:23416296
  title: ECHS1 interacts with STAT3 and negatively regulates STAT3 signaling.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:23684459
  title: Phosphorylation of EZH2 activates STAT3 signaling via STAT3 methylation and promotes tumorigenicity of glioblastoma stem-like cells.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:23820254
  title: STAT3 upregulates miR-92a to inhibit RECK expression and to promote invasiveness of lung cancer cells.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:24058793
  title: 'STAT heterodimers in immunity: A mixed message or a unique signal?'
  findings: []
- id: PMID:24135280
  title: EGFR phosphorylates tumor-derived EGFRvIII driving STAT3/5 and progression in glioblastoma.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:24172987
  title: A small GTPaseโ€‘like protein fragment of Mycoplasma promotes tumor cell migration and proliferation inย vitro via interaction with Rac1 and Stat3.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:24189400
  title: Perturbation of the mutated EGFR interactome identifies vulnerabilities and resistance mechanisms.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:24255059
  title: Inhibition of microRNA-92a prevents endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis in mice.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:24396070
  title: SH2B1ฮฒ interacts with STAT3 and enhances fibroblast growth factor 1-induced gene expression during neuronal differentiation.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:24429361
  title: Hepatitis C virus-induced changes in microRNA 107 (miRNA-107) and miRNA-449a modulate CCL2 by targeting the interleukin-6 receptor complex in hepatitis.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:24658140
  title: The mammalian-membrane two-hybrid assay (MaMTH) for probing membrane-protein interactions in human cells.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:24744378
  title: The STAT3-binding long noncoding RNA lnc-DC controls human dendritic cell differentiation.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:24846175
  title: ฮฒ1,6 GlcNAc branches-modified PTPRT attenuates its activity and promotes cell migration by STAT3 pathway.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:25065853
  title: Drug resistance via feedback activation of Stat3 in oncogene-addicted cancer 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:25402766
  title: Peroxiredoxin-2 and STAT3 form a redox relay for H2O2 signaling.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:25416956
  title: A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:25417160
  title: A noncanonical Frizzled2 pathway regulates epithelial-mesenchymal transition and metastasis.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:25476455
  title: Inositol Polyphosphate-5-Phosphatase F (INPP5F) inhibits STAT3 activity and suppresses gliomas tumorigenicity.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:25596740
  title: miR-874 functions as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting angiogenesis through STAT3/VEGF-A pathway in gastric cancer.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:25609649
  title: Proteomic analyses reveal distinct chromatin-associated and soluble transcription factor complexes.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:25814554
  title: Phospho-tyrosine dependent protein-protein interaction network.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:26962683
  title: IL10 inhibits starvation-induced autophagy in hypertrophic scar fibroblasts via cross talk between the IL10-IL10R-STAT3 and IL10-AKT-mTOR pathways.
  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:27050391
  title: Rac1 modulates the formation of primordial follicles by facilitating STAT3-directed Jagged1, GDF9 and BMP15 transcription in mice.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:27830702
  title: Hyperglycaemia inhibits REG3A expression to exacerbate TLR3-mediated skin inflammation in diabetes.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:27893700
  title: Trans-presentation of IL-6 by dendritic cells is required for the priming of pathogenic T(H)17 cells.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:27994074
  title: Novel Resolvin D2 Receptor Axis in Infectious Inflammation.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:28065600
  title: Lysyl Oxidase 3 Is a Dual-Specificity Enzyme Involved in STAT3 Deacetylation and Deacetylimination Modulation.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:28283061
  title: Functional Selectivity in Cytokine Signaling Revealed Through a Pathogenic EPO Mutation.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:28467929
  title: PPARฮณ Links BMP2 and TGFฮฒ1 Pathways in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells, Regulating Cell Proliferation and Glucose Metabolism.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:28781374
  title: IL-11 induces differentiation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells through activation of STAT3 signalling pathway.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:29743632
  title: A double helical motif in OCIAD2 is essential for its localization, interactions and STAT3 activation.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:29892012
  title: An interactome perturbation framework prioritizes damaging missense mutations for developmental disorders.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:30042492
  title: STAT3 localizes to the ER, acting as a gatekeeper for ER-mitochondrion Ca(2+) fluxes and apoptotic responses.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:30413785
  title: ROCK2, but not ROCK1 interacts with phosphorylated STAT3 and co-occupies TH17/TFH gene promoters in TH17-activated human T cells.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:31145836
  title: Physical proximity and functional cooperation of glycoproteinย 130 and glycoproteinย VI in platelet membrane lipid rafts.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:31507089
  title: Reciprocal regulation of miR-206 and IL-6/STAT3 pathway mediates IL6-induced gefitinib resistance in EGFR-mutant lung cancer cells.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:31515488
  title: Extensive disruption of protein interactions by genetic variants across the allele frequency spectrum in human populations.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:31638206
  title: MicroRNAโ€‘4500 suppresses tumor progression in nonโ€‘small cell lung cancer by regulating STAT3.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:31886314
  title: miR-98 Modulates Cytokine Production from Human PBMCs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Targeting IL-6 mRNA.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:31899195
  title: Prohibitin 1 interacts with signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 in T-helper 17 cells.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:31980649
  title: Extensive rewiring of the EGFR network in colorectal cancer cells expressing transforming levels of KRAS(G13D).
  findings: []
- id: PMID:32296183
  title: A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:32852592
  title: Biochanin A impedes STAT3 activation by upregulating p38ฮด MAPK phosphorylation in IL-6-stimulated macrophages.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:32911434
  title: A functionally defined high-density NRF2 interactome reveals new conditional regulators of ARE transactivation.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:32929201
  title: PD-L1-mediated gasdermin C expression switches apoptosis to pyroptosis in cancer cells and facilitates tumour necrosis.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:33961781
  title: Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the human interactome.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:35140242
  title: Human transcription factor protein interaction networks.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:35512704
  title: Systematic discovery of mutation-directed neo-protein-protein interactions in cancer.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:38404237
  title: A novel gain-of-function STAT3 variant in infantile-onset diabetes associated with multiorgan autoimmunity.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:38844957
  title: Integrin ฮฑVฮฒ1-activated PYK2 promotes the progression of non-small-cell lung cancer via the STAT3-VGF axis.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:7510216
  title: Interferon activation of the transcription factor Stat91 involves dimerization through SH2-phosphotyrosyl peptide interactions.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:7512451
  title: Molecular cloning of APRF, a novel IFN-stimulated gene factor 3 p91-related transcription factor involved in the gp130-mediated signaling pathway.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:7528668
  title: Interleukin-2 induces tyrosine phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of stat3 in human T lymphocytes.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:7543512
  title: IL-10 induces the tyrosine phosphorylation of tyk2 and Jak1 and the differential assembly of STAT1 alpha and STAT3 complexes in human T cells and monocytes.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:7568001
  title: Tyrosine phosphorylation and activation of STAT5, STAT3, and Janus kinases by interleukins 2 and 15.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:7568005
  title: Critical role of the interleukin 2 (IL-2) receptor gamma-chain-associated Jak3 in the IL-2-induced c-fos and c-myc, but not bcl-2, gene induction.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:8272873
  title: Association and activation of Jak-Tyk kinases by CNTF-LIF-OSM-IL-6 beta receptor components.
  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:8675499
  title: STAT3beta, a splice variant of transcription factor STAT3, is a dominant negative regulator of transcription.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:8756628
  title: A single tyrosine of the interleukin-9 (IL-9) receptor is required for STAT activation, antiapoptotic activity, and growth regulation by IL-9.
  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:9670957
  title: The chemokine monocyte chemotactic protein 1 triggers Janus kinase 2 activation and tyrosine phosphorylation of the CCR2B receptor.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:9864141
  title: Identification of a novel Stat3 recruitment and activation motif within the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor.
  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-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-1888198
  title: FGFR1OP-FGFR1 phosphorylates STAT1 and STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-2895778
  title: POU5F1 (OCT4), STAT3 bind the SALL4 promoter
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-380782
  title: STAT binds to the active receptor
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-452515
  title: Expression of STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-6784006
  title: STAT3 is phosphorylated by p-Y-JAK1,P-Y-TYK2
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-6784323
  title: IL10 dimer:2xp-Y-IL10RA:p-Y-JAK1:2xIL10RB:p-Y-TYK2 binds STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-6784763
  title: p-Y705-STAT3 dimer translocates from cytosol to nucleoplasm
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-6784765
  title: p-Y705-STAT3 dimerizes
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-6784791
  title: p-Y705-STAT3 dissociates from IL10 dimer:2xp-Y-IL10RA:p-Y-JAK1:2xIL10RB:p-Y-TYK2:p-Y705-STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-6786072
  title: p-Y705-STAT3,p-Y641-STAT6 dissociate
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-6786095
  title: JAK1 phosphorylates STAT3,STAT6
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-6786097
  title: p-Y705-STAT3, p-Y641-STAT6 dimerise
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-6786124
  title: STAT3,STAT6 bind p-Y-IL4R
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-6786293
  title: p-Y705-STAT3 dimer, p-Y641-STAT6 dimer translocate to nucleus
  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-8848087
  title: STAP2 recruits STAT3 to PTK6
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8848124
  title: PTK6 phosphorylates STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8848150
  title: STAT3 binds SOCS3 promoter
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8875816
  title: STAT3 binds activated MET receptor
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8875817
  title: MET phosphorylates STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950269
  title: STAT3, STAT4 are phosphorylated by p-JAK2, p-TYK2 in IL23:IL23 receptor
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950441
  title: p-Y701-STAT1 and p-Y705-STAT3 dissociate from IL27:IL27 receptor
  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-8950724
  title: p-Y705-STAT3:p-Y693-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-8950780
  title: p-Y705-STAT3 binds p-Y693-STAT4
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8950782
  title: p-STAT1 binds p-STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8952749
  title: STAT4 binds p-Y-IL23R in IL23:IL23 receptor
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8952823
  title: p-Y693-STAT4, p-Y705-STAT3 dissociate from IL23:IL23 receptor
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8982162
  title: pโ€‘Y705-STAT3 dissociates from IL19:IL20RA:p-JAK1:IL20RB
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8982163
  title: IL19:IL20RA:p-JAK1:IL20RB:STAT3 phosphorylates STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8982165
  title: IL19:IL20RA:pโ€‘JAK1:IL20RB binds STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983059
  title: STAT3 is phosphorylated by TSLP:IL7R:CRLF2:STAT3 complex
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983078
  title: p-STAT3 dissociates from TSLP:IL7R:CRLF2:p-STAT3 complex
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983371
  title: IL15:IL15RA:p-Y-IL2RB:p-Y-JAK1:p-Y-IL2RG:p-Y-JAK3 phosphorylates STAT3 and STAT5
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983373
  title: p-Y-STAT3 binds p-STAT5
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983374
  title: p-Y-STAT3 and p-STAT5 dissociates from IL15:IL15RA:IL2RB:p-JAK1:IL2RG:p-JAK3:p-Y-STAT3:p-STAT5
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983378
  title: IL15:IL15RA:p-Y-IL2RB:p-Y-JAK1:p-Y-IL2RG:p-Y-JAK3 binds STAT3 and STAT5
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8983379
  title: p-Y-STAT3:p-STAT5 translocates to the nucleus
  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-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-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-8987014
  title: IL22:p-Y251,p-Y301-IL22RA1:p-JAK1:PTPN11:IL10RB:p-TYK2 binds STAT3
  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-8987052
  title: p-STAT3 dimer translocates from cytosol to nucleoplasm
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987063
  title: IL24:IL22RA1:p-JAK1:IL20RB binds STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987070
  title: IL22:p-Y251,p-Y301-IL22RA1:p-JAK1:IL10RB:p-TYK2:STAT3 phosphorylates STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987080
  title: IL26:IL10RB:p-TYK2:IL20RA:p-JAK1 binds STAT1, STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987096
  title: IL24:IL22RA1:p-JAK1:IL20RB:STAT3 phosphorylates STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987097
  title: IL24:p-IL20RA:p-JAK1:IL20RB binds STAT1,STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987104
  title: IL20:IL20RA:JAK1:IL20RB:pโ€‘JAK2,pโ€‘JAK3 binds STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987141
  title: IL20:IL20RA:JAK1:IL20RB:p-JAK3,p-JAK2:STAT3 phosphorylates STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987150
  title: IL24:IL20RA:p-JAK1:IL20RB:STAT1,STAT3 phosphorylates STAT1 or STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987156
  title: p-STAT3 dissociates from IL20:IL20RA:JAK1:IL20RB:p-Y1007,Y1008-JAK2,p-JAK3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987161
  title: p-STAT3 dissociates from IL24:IL22RA1:pโ€‘JAK1:IL20RB:pโ€‘STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-8987214
  title: p-STAT3 dimerizes
  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-8987236
  title: p-Y705-STAT3 dissociates from IL22:p-Y251,p-Y301-IL22RA1:p-JAK1:IL10RB:p-TYK2:p-Y705-STAT3
  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-9009072
  title: STAT3 phosphorylation
  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-9701524
  title: STAT3 is phosphorylated downstream of active ALK
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701525
  title: p-Y705,S727-STAT3 dimerizes
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701529
  title: p-Y705, p-S727 STAT3 dimer translocates to the nucleus
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701531
  title: p-Y705,S727 STAT3 is acetylated
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701534
  title: p-Y705, S727 STAT3 dimer binds HIF1A gene
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701537
  title: p-Y705, S727 STAT3 dimer binds CD274 gene
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701549
  title: AcK685-p-Y705,S727 STAT3 and SIN3A bind the PDRM1 promoter
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701557
  title: AcK685-p-Y705,S727 STAT3 and SIN3A bind the IL2RG promoter
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9701565
  title: HDACs deacetylate p-STAT3 dimers
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9712079
  title: ALK mutants bind STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9712085
  title: ALK mutants phosphorylate STAT3
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9835443
  title: STAT1,STAT3 binds PKR
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9850958
  title: pY-STAT3 dimer translocates to the nucleus downstream of ALK mutants
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851058
  title: AcK685 p-Y705, S727 STAT3 dimer and DNMT1 bind IL2RG gene
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851062
  title: AcK685 pY705,S727 STAT3 binds the MIR21 gene
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851064
  title: AcK685-pY705,S727 STAT3 dimer binds DNMT1 promoter
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851071
  title: STAT3, DNMT1 and HDAC1 bind PTPN6 gene
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851106
  title: p-Y705, S727 STAT3 dimer binds ICOS promoter
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851118
  title: pY-STAT3 binds the IRF4 promoter downstream of NPM1-ALK
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851122
  title: p-Y705,S727 STAT3 dimer binds NOTCH gene
  findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9851142
  title: TYK2-dependent STAT1 and STAT3 phosphorylation
  findings: []
- id: file:human/STAT3/STAT3-deep-research-falcon.md
  title: Deep research report on STAT3
  findings: []
core_functions:
- molecular_function:
    id: GO:0000981
    label: DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
  directly_involved_in:
  - id: GO:0007259
    label: cell surface receptor signaling pathway via JAK-STAT
  - id: GO:0048708
    label: astrocyte differentiation
  locations:
  - id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
aliases:
- APRF
- Acute-phase response factor
alternative_products:
- name: '1'
  id: P40763-1
- name: Del-701
  id: P40763-2
  sequence_note: VSP_010474
- name: '3'
  id: P40763-3
  sequence_note: VSP_055918, VSP_055919