TGFNodal
TGFNodal is a protein that plays a crucial role in embryonic development, particularly in left-right axis determination. It belongs to the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta) superfamily. In vertebrates, TGFNodal is essential for establishing the asymmetry of organs during development, such as the positioning of the heart, lungs, and stomach.
The expression of TGFNodal is tightly regulated and typically occurs on the left side of the early
TGFNodal functions by binding to specific receptors on the surface of target cells, initiating intracellular signaling