Primary Identifier | IPR032851 | Type | Family |
Short Name | GLI3 |
description | GLI3 is a member of the GLI family of transcription factors, which also includes GLI1 and GLI2. They are central effectors of the Hedgehog (Hh) pathway in vertebrates [, ]. GLI1 is an obligatory activator, whereas GLI2 and GLI3 carry activator and repressor functions []. The full-length GLI3 form, after phosphorylation and nuclear translocation, acts as an activator (GLI3A) while its C-terminally truncated form acts as a repressor (GLI3R). GLI3 participates in the patterning and growth of many organs, including the central nervous system (CNS) and limbs [, , , , ]. |