GATA transcription factor 18

UniProtKB accession:  Q8LC79

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UniProtKB description:  Transcriptional factor that specifically binds 5'-GATA-3' or 5'-GAT-3' motifs within gene promoters (including its own promoter and GATA21 promoter), thus regulating the expression of genes mostly involved in hormone responses and floral organ specification (including genes regulating hormones responses) (PubMed:23335616, PubMed:26390296). Regulates both flower and shoot apical meristem (SAM) development, especially for establishing organ boundaries in shoots and flowers, probably by controlling the number and position of WUS-expressing cells (PubMed:15367721, PubMed:23335616). Coregulates, with AGO10/PNH, the shoot apical meristem (SAM) organization. Regulates floral organ development via the promotion of JAG and NPR5/BOP2 expression. Modulates cytokinin homeostasis in organ boundaries by regulating CKX3 expression (PubMed:26390296). Involved in cell proliferation and differentiation (PubMed:15367721). Required to position the inductive proembryo boundary via the regulation of gene expression and for early embryonic development (PubMed:20643354). Together with GIF1/AN3, mediates cotyledon identity by preventing ectopic root formation through the repression of PLT1 expression (PubMed:22669825).