The SWI/SNF complex regulates gene expression via ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling. Brm (SNF2-a), Brg-1 (SNF2-b), Ini1 (integrase interactor 1, SNF5), BAF53 (ARPnbeta), BAF57, BAF155 (SRG3), and BAF170 make up the functional core. BAF53 homologues from yeast to humans contain a conserved N-terminal motif, which contains residues at serine 2 and tyrosine 6, which play important roles in BAF53 activity. The BAF53 protein shuttles between the nucleus and cytoplasm. BAF53 also forms a complex with TIP49 and TIP48, which mediates c-Myc oncogenic activity.