Pituitary-Specific Positive Transcription Factor 1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Pituitary-specific positive transcription factor 1 (291 aa, ~33 kDa) is encoded by the human POU1F1 gene. This protein is involved in both the development and function of the pituitary gland.

**Synonyms:** - GHF-1 - Growth Hormone Factor 1 - POU Domain, Class 1, Transcription Factor 1 - POU1F1 - Pit-1 - Pituitary-Specific Transcription Factor 1