Transcription Factor 21

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

**Definition:** Transcription factor 21 (179 aa, ~20 kDa) is encoded by the human TCF21 gene. This trancription factor is involved in epithelial-mesenchymal interactions, epicardial differentiation and kidney and lung morphogenesis.

**Synonyms:** - Capsulin - Class A Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Protein 23 - Epicardin - Pod-1 - Podocyte-Expressed 1 - TCF-21 - TCF21 Protein - bHLHa23