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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
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nuclear receptor subfamily 5 group A member 1

Definitions
The NR5A1 gene provides instructions for producing a transcription factor called the steroidogenic factor 1. A transcription factor is a protein that attaches (binds) to specific regions of DNA and helps control the activity of particular genes. Steroidogenic factor 1 helps control the activity of several genes related to the development of the gonads (ovaries and testes) and the adrenal glands, which are small glands located on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands produce several hormones that regulate many essential functions in the body.
Synonyms
AD4BP
SF1
SF-1
FTZ1
STF1_HUMAN
adrenal 4 binding protein
fushi tarazu factor homolog 1
NR5A1
nuclear receptor subfamily 5, group A, member 1
hSF-1
FTZF1
ELP
steroidogenic factor 1
steroid hormone receptor Ad4BP
nuclear receptor AdBP4
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