Protein Cripto

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

**Definition:** Protein Cripto (188 aa, ~21 kDa) is encoded by the human CRIPTO gene. This protein plays a role in growth factor signaling pathways mediated by Nodal homolog.

**Synonyms:** - CR-1 - CRGF - CRIPTO - CRIPTO-1 - Cripto Growth Factor - Cripto, EGF-CFC Family Member - Cripto-1 - Cripto-1 Growth Factor - Epidermal Growth Factor-Like Cripto Protein CR1 - TDGF-1 - TDGF1 - Teratocarcinoma-Derived Growth Factor 1 - Teratocarcinoma-Derived Growth Factor 1