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Delta-like 1

Protein found in humans

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Delta-like protein 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DLL1 gene.

01Function

DLL1 is a human homolog of the Notch Delta ligand and is a member of the delta/serrate/jagged family. It plays a role in mediating cell fate decisions during hematopoiesis. It may play a role in cell-to-cell communication.

02Interactions

Delta-like 1 has been shown to interact with NOTCH2.

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