Pituitary-specific positive transcription factor 1
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Source Organism
Homo sapiens (Human).
Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini;Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo.
Subcellular Localization
Nucleus.
Developmental Stage
Similarity
Belongs to the POU transcription factor family. Class- 1 subfamily. Contains 1 homeobox DNA-binding domain. Contains 1 POU-specific domain.
Post translational Modification
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'.
