Left-right determination factor 1 is aprotein that in humans is encoded by the LEFTY1gene.[5]
This gene encodes a member of theTGF-beta family of proteins. A similar secreted protein in mouse plays a role in left-right asymmetry determination of organ systems during development. Alternative processing of this protein can yield three different products. This gene is closely linked to both a related family member and a relatedpseudogene.
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