GLI family zinc finger 3 (GLI3) belongs to Gli family of DNA binding proteins. There are three Gli proteins (GLI1, GLI2 and GLI3), which contain a DNA-binding domain made up of five zinc fingers. Fingers 4 and 5 recognize the Gli-binding DNA sequence, and fingers 3, 4 and 5 interact closely with DNA. Their C-terminus consists of transcriptional activator domain (TAD), and in GLI3, the repressor domain (RD) is present at the N-terminus. In humans, GLI3 gene is present on chromosome 7p13, and spans 240kb. The encoded protein consists of 1596 amino acids. This protein is expressed during early stages of development.
Synonyms: Anti-Zinc finger protein GLI3 antibody produced in rabbit
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Biochem Physiol Actions: GLI family zinc finger 3 (GLI3) is involved in the sonic hedgehog (SHH) signaling in a downstream manner. It binds to the promoter region of genes downstream to it, and regulates their expression. In forebrain, this protein suppresses ventral cell types and regulates the specification of dorsal cell types. It suppresses digit formation when expressed in the anterior portion of the limb buds. Mutations in GLI3 gene usually lead to loss of function, and are a cause of multiple disorders, such as Greig Cephalopolysyndactyly Syndrome (GCPS), Acrocallosal Syndrome, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Pre-axial Polydactyly type IV and Post-axial Polydactyly type A. Mutation in the N-terminal of GLI3 gene is linked to esophageal atresia. GLI3 is expressed in mesenchymal and epithelial layers during tooth development. SNP rs929387 of GLI3 is associated with tooth agenesis in Chinese Han population.
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