MeSH definition : A zinc finger transcription factor that contains five CYS2-HIS2 ZINC FINGERS and binds
to the GLI consensus sequence 5'-GGGTGGTC-3'. The full-length protein functions as
a transcriptional activator whereas the truncated C-terminal form functions as a transcriptional
repressor of the Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) signaling pathway; a balance between these two
forms is critical for limb and digit development. GLI3 also plays a critical role
in the differentiation and proliferation of CHONDROCYTES.;
MeSH synonym : Glioma-Associated Oncogene Family Zinc Finger 3 Protein; Glioma Associated Oncogene Family Zinc Finger 3 Protein; GLI-Kruppel Family Member 3 Protein; GLI Kruppel Family Member 3 Protein;
A zinc finger transcription factor that contains five CYS2-HIS2 ZINC FINGERS and binds
to the GLI consensus sequence 5'-GGGTGGTC-3'. The full-length protein functions as
a transcriptional activator whereas the truncated C-terminal form functions as a transcriptional
repressor of the Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) signaling pathway; a balance between these two
forms is critical for limb and digit development. GLI3 also plays a critical role
in the differentiation and proliferation of CHONDROCYTES.