Synonyms: Anti-Hairy and enhancer of split 6 (Drosophila)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: HES6 belongs to a subfamily of basic helix-loop-helix transcription factors that includes Drosophila Hairy and Enhancer of split genes. Like other members of the family, HES6 features the WRPW motif which is consisted just of four amino acids at its C-terminus. It is expressed by both undifferentiated and differentiated cells and is an inhibitor of Hes1. HES6 supports Mash1 activity and promotes cell differentiation.