ZNF423

The protein encoded by this gene is a nuclear protein that belongs to the family of Kruppel-like C2H2 zinc finger proteins. It functions as a DNA-binding transcription factor by using distinct zinc fingers in different signaling pathways. Thus, it is thought that this gene may have multiple roles in signal transduction during development. Mutations in this gene are associated with nephronophthisis-14 and Joubert syndrome-19. Transcription factor that can both act as an activator or a repressor depending on the context. Plays a central role in BMP signaling and olfactory neurogenesis. Associates with SMADs in response to BMP2 leading to activate transcription of BMP target genes. Acts as a transcriptional repressor via its interaction with EBF1, a transcription factor involved in terminal olfactory receptor neurons differentiation; this interaction preventing EBF1 to bind DNA and activate olfactory-specific genes. Involved in olfactory neurogenesis by participating in a developmental switch that regulates the transition from differentiation to maturation in olfactory receptor neurons.

zinc finger protein 423

Transcription factor that can both act as an activator or a repressor depending on the context. Plays a central role in BMP signaling and olfactory neurogenesis. Associates with SMADs in response to BMP2 leading to activate transcription of BMP target genes. Acts as a transcriptional repressor via its interaction with EBF1, a transcription factor involved in terminal olfactory receptor neurons differentiation; this interaction preventing EBF1 to bind DNA and activate olfactory-specific genes. Involved in olfactory neurogenesis by participating in a developmental switch that regulates the transition from differentiation to maturation in olfactory receptor neurons. Controls proliferation and differentiation of neural precursors in cerebellar vermis formation.

Biological Process cell differentiation Source:UniProtKB-KW
Biological Process negative regulation of cold-induced thermogenesis Source:YuBioLabBy Similarity
Biological Process negative regulation of DNA-templated transcription Source:UniProtKB1 Publication
Biological Process nervous system development Source:UniProtKB-KW
Biological Process Notch signaling pathway Source:UniProtKB
Biological Process positive regulation of BMP signaling pathway Source:UniProtKB
Biological Process positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription Source:UniProtKB1 Publication
Biological Process protein localization to cilium Source:MGI1 Publication
Biological Process regulation of DNA-templated transcription Source:GO_Central1 Publication

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Nephronophthisis 14 (NPHP14):
An autosomal recessive disorder manifesting as infantile-onset kidney disease, cerebellar vermis hypoplasia, and situs inversus. Nephronophthisis is a progressive tubulo-interstitial kidney disorder histologically characterized by modifications of the tubules with thickening of the basement membrane, interstitial fibrosis and, in the advanced stages, medullary cysts.
Joubert syndrome 19 (JBTS19):
A form of Joubert syndrome, a disorder presenting with cerebellar ataxia, oculomotor apraxia, hypotonia, neonatal breathing abnormalities and psychomotor delay. Neuroradiologically, it is characterized by cerebellar vermian hypoplasia/aplasia, thickened and reoriented superior cerebellar peduncles, and an abnormally large interpeduncular fossa, giving the appearance of a molar tooth on transaxial slices (molar tooth sign). JBTS19 patients have polycystic kidney disease, Leber congenital amaurosis, cerebellar vermis hypoplasia, and breathing abnormality.