NR2E1/Tailless/TLX

Function

Orphan receptor that binds DNA as a monomer to hormone response elements (HRE) containing an extended core motif half-site sequence 5'-AAGGTCA-3' in which the 5' flanking nucleotides participate in determining receptor specificity (By similarity). May be required to pattern anterior brain differentiation. Involved in the regulation of retinal development and essential for vision. During retinogenesis, regulates PTEN-Cyclin D expression via binding to the promoter region of PTEN and suppressing its activity (By similarity). May be involved in retinoic acid receptor (RAR) regulation in retinal cells.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the nuclear hormone receptor family. NR2 subfamily.

Tissue specificity

Brain specific. Present in all brain sections tested, highest levels in the caudate nucleus and hippocampus, weakest levels in the thalamus.

Cellular localization

• Nucleus

Alternative names

• Nuclear receptor subfamily 2 group E member 1
• Nuclear receptor TLX
• Protein tailless homolog
• Tll
• hTll
• NR2E1
• TLX

Database links

• entrezGene:7101
• omim:603849
• swissprot:Q9Y466

Target type

Proteins

Molecular weight

42589Da