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Nkx3-2 | Homeobox protein Nkx-3.2; Transcriptional repressor that acts as a negative regulator of chondrocyte maturation. PLays a role in distal stomach development; required for proper antral-pyloric morphogenesis and development of antral-type epithelium. In concert with GSC, defines the structural components of the middle ear; required for tympanic ring and gonium development and in the regulation of the width of the malleus. Belongs to the NK-3 homeobox family. (333 aa) | ||||
Cst10 | Cystatin 10; May play a role in the last steps of the chondrocyte differentiation pathway as an inducer of maturation. Induces chondrocyte calcification during endochondral ossification by playing a role in the transcriptional inhibition of ENPP1, a generator of pyrophosphate which inhibits calcification. Possibly impairs the binding of a transcription factor to the ENPP1 promoter. Unlike other cystatins, does not have thiol protease inhibitor activity. (148 aa) |