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POU2F2 POU class 2 homeobox 2

Gene ID: 5452, updated on 28-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: OCT2; OTF2; Oct-2

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a homeobox-containing transcription factor of the POU domain family. The encoded protein binds the octamer sequence 5'-ATTTGCAT-3', a common transcription factor binding site in immunoglobulin gene promoters. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011]

Genomic context

Location:
19q13.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 19; NC_000019.10 (42086110..42197936, complement)
Total number of exons:
22

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