Heat Shock Factor Protein 1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Heat shock factor protein 1 (529 aa, ~57 kDa) is encoded by the human HSF1 gene. This protein plays a role in activating the transcription of heat shock protein genes.

**Synonyms:** - HSF 1 - HSTF 1 - Heat Shock Transcription Factor 1