2ej4 | pdb_00002ej4
Functional and structural basis of nuclear localization signal in ZIC3 zinc finger domain: a role of conserved tryptophan residue in the zinc finger domain
Structural highlights
DiseaseZIC3_HUMAN Defects in ZIC3 are the cause of visceral heterotaxy X-linked type 1 (HTX1) [MIM:306955. A form of visceral heterotaxy, a complex disorder due to disruption of the normal left-right asymmetry of the thoracoabdominal organs. It results in an abnormal arrangement of visceral organs, and a wide variety of congenital defects. Clinical features of visceral heterotaxy X-linked type 1 include dextrocardia, corrected transposition of great arteries, ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, pulmonic stenosis, situs inversus viscerum, and asplenia and/or polysplenia.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Defects in ZIC3 are a cause of VACTERL association X-linked with or without hydrocephalus (VACTERLX) [MIM:314390. A syndrome characterized by vertebral anomalies, anal atresia, cardiac malformations, tracheoesophageal fistula, renal anomalies (urethral atresia with hydronephrosis), and limb anomalies (hexadactyly, humeral hypoplasia, radial aplasia, and proximally placed thumb). Some patients may have hydrocephalus. Some cases of VACTERL-H are associated with increased chromosome breakage and rearrangement.[6] Defects in ZIC3 are the cause of congenital heart defects, multiple types, 1, X-linked (CHTD1) [MIM:306955. A disorder characterized by congenital developmental abnormalities involving structures of the heart. Common defects include transposition of the great arteries, aortic stenosis, atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, pulmonic stenosis, and patent ductus arteriosus. The etiology of CHTD is complex, with contributions from environmental exposure, chromosomal abnormalities, and gene defects. Some patients with CHTD1 also have cardiac arrhythmias, which may be due to the anatomic defect itself or to surgical interventions.[7] [8] FunctionZIC3_HUMAN Acts as transcriptional activator. Required in the earliest stages in both axial midline development and left-right (LR) asymmetry specification. Binds to the minimal GLI-consensus sequence 5'-GGGTGGTC-3'.[9] Evolutionary Conservation Check, as determined by ConSurfDB. You may read the explanation of the method and the full data available from ConSurf. References
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