function:Regulates the differentiation and proliferation of normal cells through the regulation of cell death.,induction:By pregnancy.,miscellaneous:Loss of OSGIN1 protein disturbs the balance between cell growth, differentiation, and cell death in normal tissue, resulting in uncontrolled growth and formation of tumors.,similarity:Belongs to the OKL38 family.,tissue specificity:Ubiquitous. Highest expression in the ovary, testis, kidney, and liver.,
Ubiquitous. Highest expression in the ovary, testis, kidney, skeletal muscle and liver (PubMed:11459809, PubMed:14570898, PubMed:15569677). Weakly expressed in spleen, heart, kidney, and pancreas (PubMed:15569677). Highly expressed in tumor cells (at protein level) (PubMed:15569677).