Gene Symbol | POU3F2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 5454 |
Full Name | POU class 3 homeobox 2 |
Synonyms | BRN2,N-Oct3,OCT7,OTF-7,OTF7,POUF3,brn-2,oct-7 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a member of the POU-III class of neural transcription factors. The encoded protein is involved in neuronal differentiation and enhances the activation of corticotropin-releasing hormone regulated genes. Overexpression of this protein is associated with an increase in the proliferation of melanoma cells. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2012]. |
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