E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase Arkadia is an

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that in humans is encoded by the ''RNF111''

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Function

The protein encoded by this gene contains a RING finger domain, a motif known to be involved in protein-protein and protein-DNA interactions. The mouse counterpart of this gene (Rnf111/arkadia) has been shown to genetically interact with the transforming growth factor (TGF) beta-like factor Nodal, and act as a modulator of the nodal signaling cascade, which is essential for the induction of

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during embryonic development.

Interactions

RNF111 has been shown to

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with Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7 and

Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3 Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3 also known as SMAD family member 3 or SMAD3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD3 gene. SMAD3 is a member of the SMAD family of proteins. It acts as a mediator of the signals initiated by t ...

Function

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