Function
Essential for Spemann-Mangold organizer formation and subsequent anterior head development in the embryo. Inhibits canonical Wnt signaling pathway by antagonizing nuclear import of beta-catenin (ctnnb1) during embryogenesis.
Similarity
Belongs to the CUSTOS family.
Sequence
MAAPRRGTQKSDSDSSDEDLDRFREAAWVPPGAHQKVSDEQNEKIALPSLRVRPDCHEHDGNELQTTPEFRSHVAKKLAAILDSSIREVSQNEAVHISKAGNGDSEDEGFRLFRTSLPGEAGIVTSTIPRRKLASSSSEDSEEEQQRCREAAVSACDILRHSTLQQEPQSTPSNVCDNQPPKKKRKKKKKDRGDTSQINSVEETMHIEPGKNELQAKRKKKKKQKLEMAHCDELGNE