NCIt synonyms : CRGF; CR; Teratocarcinoma-Derived Growth Factor 1 Gene; Cripto-1; Cripto, EGF-CFC Family Member wt Allele; TDGF1; CR-1;
NCIt related terms : TDGF1 wt Allele;
NCIt definition : Human CRIPTO wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3p21.31 and is approximately
8 kb in length. This allele, which encodes protein Cripto, is involved in regulation
of signaling by Nodal homolog. Mutation of the gene is associated with defects in
forebrain development.;