TWIST1 Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** This gene plays a role in regulation of transcription and the inhibition of apoptosis. It is also involved in the control of morphogenesis during embryonic development.

**Synonyms:** - TWIST1 - TWIST1 - Twist Homolog 1 (Acrocephalosyndactyly 3; Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome) (Drosophila) Gene