INSL3 encodes a member of the insulin-like hormone superfamily. The encoded protein is mainly produced in gonadal tissues. Studies of the mouse counterpart suggest that INSL3 may be involved in the development of urogenital tract and female fertility. This protein may also act as a hormone to regulate growth and differentiation of gubernaculum, and thus mediating intra-abdominal testicular descent. Mutations in INSL3 may lead to cryptorchidism. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. INSL3 (Insulin Like 3) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with INSL3 include Cryptorchidism and Testicular Cancer. Among its related pathways are G alpha (s) signalling events and Signaling by GPCR.
