Homeobox protein Nkx-31, Homeobox protein NK-3 homolog A, NKX3-1, NKX31, NKX3A
Transcription factor, which binds preferentially the consensus sequence 5-TAAGT[AG]-3 and can behave as a transcriptional repressor. Plays an important role in normal prostate development, regulating proliferation of glandular epithelium and in the formation of ducts in prostate. Acts as a tumor suppressor controlling prostate carcinogenesis, as shown by the ability to inhibit proliferation and invasion activities of PC-3 prostate cancer cells.