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nodal2-b

Gene
nodal2-b
Protein
Nodal homolog 2-B
Organism
Xenopus laevis
Length
384 amino acids
Function
Cooperation and regulatory loops of multiple nodals are essential for mesendoderm patterning in early embryos. Essential for mesoderm formation and axial patterning during embryonic development. Activates the activin-like signaling pathway to induce dorsal and ventral mesoderm in animal cap ectoderm. In addition, also dorsalizes ventral marginal zone (VMZ) tissues during gastrulation. Induces muscle actin. Appears to act as both a short-range and long-range morphogen. The unprocessed protein inhibits bmp- and wnt-signaling (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the TGF-beta family.
Mass
43.542 kDa
Fragment
single
Sequence
MASLGAILLFAIASLMHGRPIHSDRKGAKIPLAGSNLGYKKSSNMYGSRLFQGMRYPPSMIQLYQTLILGNDTDLSILEYPVLQESDAVLSFLQKVSCVVVGNRWTLSFDMSSISSTNELKLAELRIRLPSFERPQDVTVEIYHTKKGQENLFMGSFKTNPSVAMGSSWKVFNLTRMLQYYLHQGEQFTNDEYIEVKNLHEGAKPQVIKRRARTEVEEGLQGNKDNTPTSSFPTERVVLVVFTRDKPTANHFGSPSLIHTVESSKYVMSESTVRVADARRHRRNQKTKNTIIMNTIPSRSAGNPLCRRVDMIVDFEKIKWGDRIVYPKRFNAYRCEGACPIPLNETFKPTNHAYIKSLVKLYDQEKVECSSCVPVKMSPLSMLL