Insulinoma-associated protein 1 (INSM1)

Sequence-specific DNA-binding transcriptional regulator that plays an integral role in neurogenesis and neuroendocrine cell differentiation during embryonic or fetal development. Binds to the consensus sequence 5'-[TG][TC][TC][TT][GA]GGG[CG]A-3' in target promoters.

Acts as a transcriptional repressor of NEUROD1 and INS expression via its interaction with cyclin CCND1 in a cell cycle-independent manner. Negatively regulates skeletal muscle- specific gene expression in endocrine cells of the pituitary by inhibiting the Notch signaling pathway.