Pituitary-specific positive transcription factor 1

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[edit] Source Organism

Homo sapiens (Human).

[edit] Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini;Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo.

[edit] Subcellular Localization

Nucleus.

[edit] Developmental Stage

[edit] Similarity

Belongs to the POU transcription factor family. Class- 1 subfamily. Contains 1 homeobox DNA-binding domain. Contains 1 POU-specific domain.

[edit] Post translational Modification

[edit] Function

Transcription factor involved in the specification of the lactotrope, somatotrope, and thyrotrope phenotypes in the developing anterior pituitary. Activates growth hormone and prolactin genes. Specifically binds to the consensus sequence 5'- TAAAT-3'.

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