WT1 and Wilms’ Tumor Sarah DeHart. DNA-binding transcription factor Protein carries 4 C-terminal zinc fingers 36 different isoforms based on splicing.

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WT1 and Wilms’ Tumor Sarah DeHart

DNA-binding transcription factor Protein carries 4 C-terminal zinc fingers 36 different isoforms based on splicing Specific isoforms can have different functions

WT1 Expression in Development

WT1 Pathway

WT1 Role in EMT/MET

WT1 inheritance patters

What’s wrong here?

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