Gene:
thyroid transcription factor 1
Gene ID:
203256
Symbol:
TITF1
Species:
1000
Description:
Transcription factor that binds and activates the promoter of thyroid specific genes such as thyroglobulin, thyroperoxidase, and thyrotropin receptor. Crucial in the maintenance of the thyroid differentiation phenotype. May play a role in lung development and surfactant homeostasis.