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CRYPTIC Protein

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CRYPTIC Protein Definition

This protein is a member of the epidermal growth factor (EGF)- Cripto, Frl-1, and Cryptic (CFC) family. EGF-CFC family member proteins share a variant EGF-like motif, a conserved cysteine-rich domain, and a C-terminal hydrophobic region. These proteins play key roles in intercellular signaling pathways during vertebrate embryogenesis. Mutations in this gene can cause autosomal visceral heterotaxy. This protein is involved in left-right asymmetric morphogenesis during organ development. (LocusLink)

CRYPTIC Protein Synonyms

CRYPTIC Protein, CFC1, CRYPTIC

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