Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group B member 2; Fragment
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[edit] Source Organism
Notophthalmus viridescens (Eastern newt) (Triturus viridescens).
[edit] Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Amphibia; Batrachia; Caudata; Salamandroidea; Salamandridae;Notophthalmus.
[edit] Subcellular Localization
Nucleus.
[edit] Developmental Stage
[edit] Similarity
Belongs to the nuclear hormone receptor family. NR1 subfamily. Contains 1 nuclear receptor DNA-binding domain.
[edit] Post translational Modification
[edit] Function
This is a receptor for retinoic acid. This metabolite has profound effects on vertebrate development. Retinoic acid is a morphogen and is a powerful teratogen. This receptor controls cell function by directly regulating gene expression.