background:
Sox genes comprise a family of genes that are related to the mammalian sex determining gene SRY. These genes similarly contain sequences that encode for the HMG-box domain, which is responsible for the sequence-specific DNA-binding activity. Sox genes encode putative transcriptional regulators implicated in the decision of cell fates during development and the control of diverse developmental processes. The highly complex group of Sox genes cluster at least 40 different loci that rapidly diverged in various animal lineages. At present, 30 Sox genes have been identified. Members of this family have been shown to be conserved during evolution and to play key roles during animal development. Some are involved in human diseases, including sex reversal.
Function:
The SOX (SRY-box containing gene) gene family encodes a group of transcription factors defined by the conserved high motility group (HMG) DNA-binding domain. They are involved in the regulation of embryonic development and in the determination of cell fate (specifically neuronal). SOX14 is most closely related to SOX factors 1,2 and 3 and likely mirrors expression of these genes in the developing brain and spinal cord.
Subcellular Location:
Nuclear
Similarity:
Contains 1 HMG box DNA-binding domain.
Database links:
UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot: O95416.1
Important Note:
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