Gene Symbol | MYOD1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 4654 |
Full Name | myogenic differentiation 1 |
Synonyms | MYF3,MYOD,PUM,bHLHc1 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a nuclear protein that belongs to the basic helix-loop-helix family of transcription factors and the myogenic factors subfamily. It regulates muscle cell differentiation by inducing cell cycle arrest, a prerequisite for myogenic initiation. The protein is also involved in muscle regeneration. It activates its own transcription which may stabilize commitment to myogenesis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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