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POU3F3 POU class 3 homeobox 3

Gene ID: 5455, updated on 28-Sep-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: BRN1; OTF8; oct-8; SNIBFIS; brain-1

Summary

This gene encodes a POU-domain containing protein that functions as a transcription factor. The encoded protein recognizes an octamer sequence in the DNA of target genes. This protein may play a role in development of the nervous system. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2015]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Genetic association with overall survival of taxane-treated lung cancer patients - A genome-wide association study in human lymphoblastoid cell lines followed by a clinical association study.
GeneReviews: Not available
Snijders blok-fisher syndrome
MedGen: C5231424OMIM: 618604GeneReviews: Not available
not available

Genomic context

Location:
2q12.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 2; NC_000002.12 (104854115..104858574)
Total number of exons:
1

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