Recombinant Human Forkhead box protein D1 (FOXD1)

Uniprot Id

Q16676

Target Species

Human

Target Name

FOXD1

Target Full Name

Forkhead box protein D1

Target Function

Transcription factor involved in regulation of gene expression in a variety of processes, including formation of positional identity in the developing retina, regionalization of the optic chiasm, morphogenesis of the kidney, and neuralization of ectodermal cells. Involved in transcriptional activation of PGF and C3 genes.

Target Subcellular Location

Nucleus.

Target Synonyms

Brain Factor 2; FKH L8; FKHL 8; FKHL8; Forkhead (Drosophila) like 8; Forkhead box D1; Forkhead box protein D1; Forkhead drosophila homolog like 8; Forkhead like 8; Forkhead related activator 4; Forkhead related protein FKHL8; Forkhead related transcription factor 4; Forkhead-related protein FKHL8; Forkhead-related transcription factor 4; FOX D1; FOXD 1; foxd1; FOXD1_HUMAN; FREAC 4; FREAC-4; FREAC4

Target Background

This gene belongs to the forkhead family of transcription factors which are characterized by a distinct forkhead domain. Studies of the orthologous mouse protein indicate that it functions in kidney development by promoting nephron progenitor differentiation, and it also functions in the development of the retina and optic chiasm. It may also regulate inflammatory reactions and prevent autoimmunity.