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ONECUT2 one cut homeobox 2

Gene ID: 9480, updated on 2-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: OC2; OC-2

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the onecut family of transcription factors, which are characterized by a cut domain and an atypical homeodomain. The protein binds to specific DNA sequences and stimulates expression of target genes, including genes involved in melanocyte and hepatocyte differentiation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
18q21.31
Sequence:
Chromosome: 18; NC_000018.10 (57435374..57491298)
Total number of exons:
6

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