Homeobox protein TGIF1 is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the TGIF1 gene. [5] [6] [7] Alternative splicing has been observed at this locus and eight variants, encoding four distinct isoforms, are described.
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the three-amino acid loop extension (TALE) superclass of atypical homeodomains. TALE homeobox proteins are highly conserved transcription regulators. This particular homeodomain binds to a previously characterized retinoid X receptor responsive element from the cellular retinol-binding protein II promoter. In addition to its role in inhibiting 9-cis-retinoic acid-dependent RXR alpha transcription activation of the retinoic acid responsive element, the protein is an active transcriptional co-repressor of SMAD2 and may participate in the transmission of nuclear signals during development and in the adult.
Mutations in this gene are associated with holoprosencephaly type 4, which is a structural anomaly of the brain. [7] It has also been associated with risk of otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear)
Homeobox protein TGIF1 has been shown to interact with:
Histone acetyltransferase p300 also known as p300 HAT or E1A-associated protein p300 also known as EP300 or p300 is an enzyme that, in humans, is encoded by the EP300 gene. It functions as histone acetyltransferase that regulates transcription of genes via chromatin remodeling by allowing histone proteins to wrap DNA less tightly. This enzyme plays an essential role in regulating cell growth and division, prompting cells to mature and assume specialized functions (differentiate), and preventing the growth of cancerous tumors. The p300 protein appears to be critical for normal development before and after birth.
The mSin3 interaction domain (SID) is an interaction domain which is present on several transcriptional repressor proteins including TGFβ and Mad. It interacts with the paired amphipathic alpha-helix 2 (PAH2) domain of mSin3, a transcriptional repressor domain that is attached to transcription repressor proteins such as the mSin3A corepressor.
Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 2 also known as SMAD family member 2 or SMAD2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD2 gene. MAD homolog 2 belongs to the SMAD, a family of proteins similar to the gene products of the Drosophila gene 'mothers against decapentaplegic' (Mad) and the C. elegans gene Sma. SMAD proteins are signal transducers and transcriptional modulators that mediate multiple signaling pathways.
SMAD family member 6, also known as SMAD6, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD6 gene.
Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7 or SMAD7 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD7 gene.
Smads comprise a family of structurally similar proteins that are the main signal transducers for receptors of the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-B) superfamily, which are critically important for regulating cell development and growth. The abbreviation refers to the homologies to the Caenorhabditis elegans SMA and MAD family of genes in Drosophila.
Activin receptor type-1B is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ACVR1B gene.
Zinc finger E-box-binding homeobox 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ZEB2 gene. The ZEB2 protein is a transcription factor that plays a role in the transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) signaling pathways that are essential during early fetal development.
C-terminal-binding protein 1 also known as CtBP1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CTBP1 gene. CtBP1 is one of two CtBP proteins, the other protein being CtBP2.
Scaffold attachment factor B, also known as SAFB, is a gene with homologs that have been studied in humans and mice.
LIM/homeobox protein Lhx3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LHX3 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-C8 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXC8 gene.
Prospero homeobox protein 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PROX1 gene. The Prox1 gene is critical for the development of multiple tissues. Prox1 activity is necessary and sufficient to specify a lymphatic endothelial cell fate in endothelial progenitors located in the embryonic veins.
Paired mesoderm homeobox protein 2A is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PHOX2A gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-C4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXC4 gene.
Forkhead box protein G1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FOXG1 gene.
Homeobox protein SIX3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SIX3 gene.
Forkhead box protein H1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FOXH1 gene.
Zinc finger protein ZIC2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ZIC2 gene. ZIC2 is a member of the Zinc finger of the cerebellum (ZIC) protein family.
Homeobox protein TGIF2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TGIF2 gene.