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CER1

Function

Cytokine that may play a role in anterior neural induction and somite formation during embryogenesis in part through a BMP-inhibitory mechanism. Can regulate Nodal signaling during gastrulation as well as the formation and patterning of the primitive streak (By similarity).

Post-translational modifications

N-glycosylated.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the DAN family.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted

Alternative names

  • Cerberus
  • Cerberus-related protein
  • DAN domain family member 4
  • CER1
  • DAND4

Target type

Proteins

Molecular weight

30084Da