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... > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Transcription Factors > Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors > Twist Transcription Factors > Twist-Related Protein 1
... > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > DNA-Binding Proteins > Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors > Twist Transcription Factors > Twist-Related Protein 1

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Twist-Related Protein 1  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Transcription Factor, Twist
  • TWIST1 Protein
  • Twist Family Bhlh Transcription Factor 1
  • Twist Protein
  • Twist Transcription Factor

Scope note

  • A basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor that was originally identified in DROSOPHILA as essential for proper gastrulation and MESODERM formation. It plays an important role in EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT and CELL DIFFERENTIATION of MUSCLE CELLS, and is found in a wide variety of organisms.

History note

  • 2017 (1990)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D051879

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