| Gene Symbol |
ptf1a
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| Entrez Gene |
368662
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| Alt Symbol |
PTF1, si:zc142h2.2, zgc:112216
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| Species |
Zebrafish
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| Gene Type |
protein-coding
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| Description |
pancreas specific transcription factor, 1a
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| Other Description |
Ptfa|bHLH transcription factor p48|pancreas transcription factor 1 subunit alpha|pancreas-specific transcription factor 1a
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| Swissprots |
Q7ZSX3
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| Accessions |
Q7ZSX3 AY245546 AAO92259 BC093269 AAH93269 NM_207641 NP_997524
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| Function |
Transcription factor implicated in the cell fate determination in various organs. Binds to the E-box consensus sequence 5'-CANNTG-3'. Required for exocrine pancreatic development. Plays a central role in directing the differentiation of retinal progenitors towards horizontal and amacrine fates. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:15183727}.
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| Subcellular Location |
Nucleus {ECO:0000255|PROSITE- ProRule:PRU00981}.
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