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LHX3 | LIM/homeobox protein Lhx3; Transcriptional factor that defines subclasses of motoneurons that segregate into columns in the spinal cord and select distinct axon pathways. Acts in conjunction with LIM-1, ISL-1 and ISL-2. (395 aa) | ||||
BDNF | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor; Important signaling molecule that activates signaling cascades downstream of NTRK2 (By similarity). During development, promotes the survival and differentiation of selected neuronal populations of the peripheral and central nervous systems. Participates in axonal growth, pathfinding and in the modulation of dendritic growth and morphology. Major regulator of synaptic transmission and plasticity at adult synapses in many regions of the CNS. The versatility of BDNF is emphasized by its contribution to a range of adaptive neuronal responses including lo [...] (254 aa) | ||||
GATA3 | GATA-binding factor 3; Transcriptional activator which probably serves as a general switch factor for cell-specific development. It binds to DNA sites with the consensus sequence 5'-[AT]GATA[AG]-3' within regulatory regions of genes. (444 aa) | ||||
MANF | Mesencephalic astrocyte derived neurotrophic factor. (203 aa) | ||||
CDC42 | Cell division control protein 42 homolog; Plasma membrane-associated small GTPase which cycles between an active GTP-bound and an inactive GDP-bound state. In active state binds to a variety of effector proteins to regulate cellular responses. Involved in epithelial cell polarization processes. Regulates the bipolar attachment of spindle microtubules to kinetochores before chromosome congression in metaphase. Regulates cell migration. Plays a role in the extension and maintenance of the formation of thin, actin- rich surface projections called filopodia. Also plays a role in phagocytos [...] (194 aa) | ||||
GDF7 | Growth differentiation factor 7. (400 aa) | ||||
NEUROG1 | Neurogenin 1. (179 aa) | ||||
WNT3A | Protein Wnt-3a; [Isoform 1]: Ligand for members of the frizzled family of seven transmembrane receptors (Probable). Functions in the canonical Wnt signaling pathway that results in activation of transcription factors of the TCF/LEF family. Regulates chick apical ectodermal ridge formation. Required for normal embryonic mesoderm development and formation of caudal somites. Required for normal morphogenesis of the developing neural tube (By similarity). ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:P56704. (376 aa) | ||||
CDH23 | Cadherin related 23. (1378 aa) | ||||
CALB1 | Calbindin; Buffers cytosolic calcium. May stimulate a membrane Ca(2+)- ATPase and a 3',5'-cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase. (262 aa) | ||||
GFI1 | Growth factor independent 1 transcriptional repressor. (405 aa) | ||||
LMX1B | LIM/homeobox protein LMX-1.2; Specifies dorsal cell fate during limb development. (400 aa) | ||||
EN1 | Homeobox protein engrailed-1. (334 aa) | ||||
EYA1 | Eyes absent homolog 1; Functions both as protein phosphatase and as transcriptional coactivator for SIX1, and probably also for other transcription factors of this family. Tyrosine phosphatase that dephosphorylates 'Tyr-142' of histone H2AX (H2AXY142ph) and promotes efficient DNA repair via the recruitment of DNA repair complexes containing MDC1. 'Tyr-142' phosphorylation of histone H2AX plays a central role in DNA repair and acts as a mark that distinguishes between apoptotic and repair responses to genotoxic stress. Its function as histone phosphatase may contribute to its function i [...] (625 aa) | ||||
ATG7 | Ubiquitin-like modifier-activating enzyme ATG7; E1-like activating enzyme involved in the 2 ubiquitin-like systems required for cytoplasm to vacuole transport (Cvt) and autophagy. Activates ATG12 for its conjugation with ATG5 as well as the ATG8 family proteins for their conjugation with phosphatidylethanolamine. Both systems are needed for the ATG8 association to Cvt vesicles and autophagosomes membranes. Required for autophagic death induced by caspase-8 inhibition. Required for mitophagy which contributes to regulate mitochondrial quantity and quality by eliminating the mitochondria [...] (709 aa) | ||||
PVALB | Parvalbumin, muscle; In muscle, parvalbumin is thought to be involved in relaxation after contraction. It binds two calcium ions (By similarity); Belongs to the parvalbumin family. (134 aa) | ||||
POU4F1 | POU domain, class 4, transcription factor 1; Multifunctional transcription factor with different regions mediating its different effects. Acts by binding (via its C-terminal domain) to sequences related to the consensus octamer motif 5'- ATGCAAAT-3' in the regulatory regions of its target genes. Regulates the expression of specific genes involved in differentiation and survival within a subset of neuronal lineages. It has been shown that activation of some of these genes requires its N-terminal domain, maybe through a neuronal-specific cofactor; Belongs to the POU transcription factor [...] (389 aa) | ||||
SIX1 | Sine oculis-related homeobox 1 homolog. (282 aa) | ||||
PAX2 | Paired-box containing protein Pax-2. (394 aa) | ||||
ISL1 | Insulin gene enhancer protein ISL-1; Acts as a transcriptional regulator. Recognizes and binds to the consensus octamer binding site 5'-ATAATTAA- 3' in promoter of target genes. Plays a fundamental role in the gene regulatory network essential for retinal ganglion cell (RGC) differentiation. Binds to insulin gene enhancer sequences (By similarity). Defines subclasses of motoneurons that segregate into columns in the spinal cord and select distinct axon pathways. Acts in conjunction with LHX1, LHX3 and ISL2. Binds to insulin gene enhancer sequences (By similarity). Essential for heart d [...] (349 aa) | ||||
FGF7 | Fibroblast growth factor; Belongs to the heparin-binding growth factors family. (194 aa) | ||||
CALB2 | Calretinin; Calretinin is a calcium-binding protein which is abundant in auditory neurons. (311 aa) | ||||
DICER1 | Endoribonuclease Dicer; Double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) endoribonuclease playing a central role in short dsRNA-mediated post-transcriptional gene silencing. Cleaves naturally occurring long dsRNAs and short hairpin pre-microRNAs (miRNA) into fragments of twenty-one to twenty-three nucleotides with 3' overhang of two nucleotides, producing respectively short interfering RNAs (siRNA) and mature microRNAs. SiRNAs and miRNAs serve as guide to direct the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) to complementary RNAs to degrade them or prevent their translation. Gene silencing mediated by siRNAs, al [...] (1921 aa) | ||||
TMC1 | Transmembrane channel-like protein. (847 aa) | ||||
BMP4 | Bone morphogenetic protein 4; Negatively regulates the structure and function of the limb apical ectodermal ridge. (404 aa) | ||||
NEUROD1 | Neurogenic differentiation factor 1; Acts as a transcriptional activator. Mediates transcriptional activation by binding to E box-containing promoter. Acts as a differentiation factor during neurogenesis. Induces photoreceptor cell overproduction in vivo and de novo generation in vitro. May play a role in photoreceptor cell production. Binds DNA on E-box consensus sequence 5'-CANNTG-3'. (357 aa) | ||||
ARHGEF6 | Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor 6; Acts as a RAC1 guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF). (773 aa) | ||||
SHH | Sonic hedgehog protein N-product; [Sonic hedgehog protein]: The C-terminal part of the sonic hedgehog protein precursor displays an autoproteolysis and a cholesterol transferase activity (By similarity). Both activities result in the cleavage of the full-length protein into two parts (ShhN and ShhC) followed by the covalent attachment of a cholesterol moiety to the C-terminal of the newly generated ShhN (By similarity). Both activities occur in the reticulum endoplasmic (By similarity). Once cleaved, ShhC is degraded in the endoplasmic reticulum (By similarity). (425 aa) | ||||
LMX1A | Uncharacterized protein. (380 aa) | ||||
PCDH15 | Protocadherin-15; Calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Required for inner ear neuroepithelial cell elaboration and cochlear function. Probably involved in the maintenance of normal retinal function (By similarity). (2192 aa) | ||||
SRRM3 | Serine/arginine repetitive matrix 3. (445 aa) |