KN-1

Gene

KN-1

Protein

Homeotic protein knotted-1

Organism

Zea mays

Length

359 amino acids

Function

Binds to RNA (PubMed:17965274). Possible transcription factor that regulates genes involved in development. Mutations in KN-1 alter leaf development. Foci of cells along the lateral vein do not differentiate properly but continue to divide, forming knots. May participate in the switch from indeterminate to determinate cell fates. Probably binds to the DNA sequence 5'-TGAC-3'.

Similarity

Belongs to the TALE/KNOX homeobox family.

Mass

39.827 kDa

Sequence

MEEITQHFGVGASSHGHGHGQHHHHHHHHHPWASSLSAVVAPLPPQPPSAGLPLTLNTVAATGNSGGSGNPVLQLANGGGLLDACVKAKEPSSSSPYAGDVEAIKAKIISHPHYYSLLTAYLECNKVGAPPEVSARLTEIAQEVEARQRTALGGLAAATEPELDQFMEAYHEMLVKFREELTRPLQEAMEFMRRVESQLNSLSISGRSLRNILSSGSSEEDQEGSGGETELPEVDAHGVDQELKHHLLKKYSGYLSSLKQELSKKKKKGKLPKEARQQLLSWWDQHYKWPYPSETQKVALAESTGLDLKQINNWFINQRKRHWKPSEEMHHLMMDGYHTTNAFYMDGHFINDGGLYRLG

Protein

Homeotic protein knotted-1: KN-1