Paired-like homeodomain 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PITX1 gene. [5] [6] [7]
This gene encodes a member of the RIEG/PITX homeobox family, which is in the bicoid class of homeodomain proteins. Members of this family are involved in organ development and left-right asymmetry. This protein acts as a transcriptional regulator involved in basal and hormone-regulated activity of prolactin. [7]
Mutations in this gene have been associated with autism, [8] club foot [9] and polydactyly [10] in humans.
Genomic rearrangements at the PITX1 locus are associated with Liebenberg syndrome. [11] In PITX1 Liebenberg is associated with a translocation or deletions, which cause insert promoter groups into the PITX1 locus. [11] A missense mutation within the PITX1 locus is associated with the development of autosomal dominant clubfoot. [9]
PITX1 has been shown to interact with pituitary-specific positive transcription factor 1. [12]
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