Gene: DACT1

Alternate names for this Gene: DAPPER|DAPPER1|DPR1|FRODO|HDPR1|TBS2|THYEX3

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the dapper family, characterized by the presence of PDZ-binding motif at the C-terminus. It interacts with, and positively regulates dishevelled-mediated signaling pathways during development. Depletion of this mRNA from xenopus embryos resulted in loss of notochord and head structures, and mice lacking this gene died shortly after birth from severe posterior malformations. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 14

Location in Chromosome : 14q23.1

Description of this Gene: dishevelled binding antagonist of beta catenin 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding