Aida
Function
Acts as a ventralizing factor during embryogenesis (By similarity). Inhibits axin-mediated JNK activation by binding axin and disrupting axin homodimerization. This in turn antagonizes a Wnt/beta-catenin-independent dorsalization pathway activated by AXIN/JNK-signaling.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the AIDA family.
Alternative names
Axin interaction partner and dorsalization antagonist, Aida