Gene:
zinc finger protein, subfamily 1A, 1 (Ikaros)
Description:
Binds and activates the enhancer (delta-A element) of the CD3-delta gene. Functions in the specification and the maturation of the T lymphocyte. Also interacts with a critical control element in the TDT (terminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase) promoter as well as with the promoters for other genes expressed during early stages of B and T cell development.