Chorion-specific transcription factor GCMa

UniProtKB accession:  P70348

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UniProtKB description:  Transcription factor that is necessary for placental development (PubMed:8962155). Involved in the control of expression of placental growth factor (PGF) and other placenta-specific genes. Binds to the trophoblast-specific element 2 (TSE2) of the aromatase gene enhancer. Binds to the SYDE1 promoter. Has a central role in mediating the differentiation of trophoblast cells along both the villous and extravillous pathways in placental development (By similarity).