doublesex- & mab-3-related transcription factor 1 (DM domain expressed in testis protein 1, DMRT1, DMT1)
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Function
- may be required for testis development
Structure
- contains 1 DM DNA-binding domain
Compartment
Expression
- testis specific
- expressed in the genital ridges of 6-week-old male embryos
- becomes confined to the forming seminiferous tubules (possibly Sertoli cells) at 7 weeks
- not detected in female embryos