Left-right determination factor 1
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
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Left-right determination factor 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LEFTY1 gene. [5]
External IDsOMIM: 603037; MGI: 107405; HomoloGene: 49231; GeneCards: LEFTY1; OMA:LEFTY1 - orthologs
Function
This gene encodes a member of the TGF-beta family of proteins. A similar secreted protein in mouse plays a role in left-right asymmetry determination of organ systems during development. Alternative processing of this protein can yield three different products. This gene is closely linked to both a related family member and a related pseudogene.