This entry represents the BMP/retinoic acid-inducible neural-specific protein (BRINP) family, including BRINP1/2/3. They are predominantly and widely expressed in both the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). They inhibit neuronal cell proliferation by negative regulation of the cell cycle G1/S transition [1,2].

1: Negative regulation of G(1)/S transition by the candidate bladder tumour suppressor gene DBCCR1. Nishiyama H, Gill JH, Pitt E, Kennedy W, Knowles MA; Oncogene. 2001;20:2956-2964. PMID:11420708

2: Analysis of the expression and function of BRINP family genes during neuronal differentiation in mouse embryonic stem cell-derived neural stem cells. Terashima M, Kobayashi M, Motomiya M, Inoue N, Yoshida T, Okano H, Iwasaki N, Minami A, Matsuoka I; J Neurosci Res. 2010;88:1387-1393. PMID:20025061