LEFTY1
Function
Required for left-right axis determination as a regulator of LEFTY2 and NODAL.
Post-translational modifications
The processing of the protein may also occur at the second R-X-X-R site located at AA 132-135. Processing appears to be regulated in a cell-type specific manner.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the TGF-beta family.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
LEFTB, LEFTYB, UNQ278/PRO317, LEFTY1, Left-right determination factor 1, Left-right determination factor B, Protein lefty-1, Protein lefty-B