This gene encodes a protein that localizes to the nucleus and expression of this gene is induced in response to elevated levels of axin. The Wnt signalling pathway, which is negatively regulated by axin, is important in axis formation in early development and impaired regulation of this signalling pathway is often involved in tumors. A decreased level of expression of this gene in tumors compared to the level of expression in their corresponding normal tissues suggests that this gene product has a tumor suppressor function. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].
Function:
Binds to the consensus sequence 5'-AGAGTG-3' and has transcriptional activator activity. May have a tumor-suppressor function. May play a role in apoptosis.
Subcellular Location:
Nucleus
Tissue Specificity:
Ubiquitous. Most abundantly expressed in lung, placenta, skeletal muscle, pancreas and leukocyte. Frequently down-regulated in lung, kidney, liver and colon cancers compared with their corresponding normal tissues.
Similarity:
Belongs to the AXUD1 family.
SWISS:
Q96S65
Gene ID:
64651
Database links:
UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot: Q96S65.2
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