Steroidogenic Factor 1

**Definition:** A transcription factor and member of the nuclear receptor family NR5 that is expressed throughout the adrenal and reproductive axes during development. It plays an important role in sexual differentiation, formation of primary steroidogenic tissues, and their functions in post-natal and adult life. It regulates the expression of key steroidogenic enzymes.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.826.925

**Synonyms:** - SF-1 Transcription Factor - Ad4-Binding Protein - Adrenal 4 Binding Protein - Steroid Hormone Receptor Ad4BP - Fushi Tarazu Factor Homolog 1 - Nuclear Receptor 5A1 Protein - FTZF1 Protein - AD4BP Protein - NR5A1 Protein