MeSH definition : A homeobox protein and transcription factor that localizes to the cell nucleus where
it activates expression of thyroid specific genes such as THYROGLOBULIN and the THYROTROPIN
RECEPTOR. It is critical for maintaining thyroid tissue in a differentiated state
and also plays a role in lung development. Mutations in the NKX2-1 gene are associated
with CHOREA, BENIGN HEREDITARY.;
A homeobox protein and transcription factor that localizes to the cell nucleus where
it activates expression of thyroid specific genes such as THYROGLOBULIN and the THYROTROPIN
RECEPTOR. It is critical for maintaining thyroid tissue in a differentiated state
and also plays a role in lung development. Mutations in the NKX2-1 gene are associated
with CHOREA, BENIGN HEREDITARY.