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Steroidogenic Factor 1

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Definition: A transcription factor and member of the nuclear receptor family NR5 that is expressed throughout the adrenal and reproductive axes during development. It plays an important role in sexual differentiation, formation of primary steroidogenic tissues, and their functions in post-natal and adult life. It regulates the expression of key steroidogenic enzymes.      Other names Transcription Factor, SF-1; Ad4 Binding Protein; Steroid Hormone Receptor Ad4BP; SF-1 Transcription Factor; Nuclear Receptor 5A1 Protein; NR5A1 Protein; Fushi Tarazu Factor Homolog 1; FTZF1 Protein; Adrenal 4 Binding Protein; Ad4-Binding Protein; AD4BP Protein
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
steroidogenic factor 1, rat  0   *Steroidogenic Factor 1.
steroidogenic factor 1, mouse  0   *Steroidogenic Factor 1.
NR5A1 protein, human  0   *Steroidogenic Factor 1.

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