Description
Ligand for members of the frizzled family of seven transmembrane receptors (Probable). Plays an important role in the embryonic development of the urogenital tract and the lung (PubMed: 7990960, PubMed: 9989404, PubMed: 16054034, PubMed: 17537789, PubMed: 19830824, PubMed: 26321050). Required for normal mesenchyme to epithelium transition during embryonic kidney development (PubMed: 7990960, PubMed: 16054034, PubMed: 17537789, PubMed: 19830824). Required for the formation of early epithelial renal vesicles during kidney development (PubMed: 16054034). Required for normal formation of the Mullerian duct in females, and normal levels of oocytes in the ovaries (PubMed: 9989404, PubMed: 19830824). Required for normal down-regulation of 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in the ovary (PubMed: 9989404). Required for normal lung development and for normal patterning of trachael cartilage rings (PubMed: 26321050)