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Nkx6-1 | Homeobox protein Nkx-6.1; Transcription factor which binds to specific A/T-rich DNA sequences in the promoter regions of a number of genes. Required for the development of insulin-producing beta cells in the islets of Langerhans at the secondary transition. Involved in transcriptional regulation of the insulin gene. Together with NKX2-2 and IRX3, restricts the generation of motor neurons to the appropriate region of the neural tube. Belongs to the class II proteins of neuronal progenitor factors, which are induced by SHH signals. (365 aa) | ||||
Cts8 | Cathepsin 8; Probable protease (By similarity). In placenta, plays a role in promoting giant cell differentiation. Also plays a role in placental spiral artery remodeling by direct degradation of smooth muscle alpha-actin. Belongs to the peptidase C1 family. (333 aa) |