| Spätzle (SPZ) |
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| Protein Structure: | 253 aa's. The spätzle gene encodes a novel secreted protein that requires activation by a proteolytic processing reaction, which is present in the space that surrounds the embryo. |
| Activity: | Activated SPZ is the ligand for receptor called: _________ |
| Localization: | In the fluid surrounding the embryo |
| Expression Pattern: | constitutive and secreted |
| Modifications: | Requires proteolytic processing for activity |
| Stability: | disregard |
| Targets of Action: | interacts with the extracellular domain of a receptor called: ___________ |