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SP8 Sp8 transcription factor

Gene ID: 221833, updated on 17-Jun-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: BTD

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is an SP family transcription factor that in mouse has been shown to be essential for proper limb development. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2011]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Genome-wide association of lipid-lowering response to statins in combined study populations.
GeneReviews: Not available
Genome-wide association study of bipolar I disorder in the Han Chinese population.
GeneReviews: Not available
Identification of 23 new prostate cancer susceptibility loci using the iCOGS custom genotyping array.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
7p21.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 7; NC_000007.14 (20782279..20786886, complement)
Total number of exons:
3

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