This gene encodes a member of the SOX (SRY-related HMG-box) family of transcription factors involved in the regulation of embryonic development and in the determination of the cell fate. The encoded protein may act as a transcriptional regulator after forming a protein complex with other proteins. The encoded protein may play a role in chondrogenesis. A pseudogene of this gene is located on chromosome 8. Multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Function:
Binds specifically to the DNA sequence 5'-AACAAT-3'. Activates transcription of COL2A1 and AGC1 in vitro.
Subcellular Location:
Nucleus.
Similarity:
Contains 1 HMG box DNA-binding domain.
SWISS:
P35711
Gene ID:
6660
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 6660 Human
Entrez Gene: 20678 Mouse
Entrez Gene: 140587 Rat
Omim: 604975 Human
SwissProt: P35711 Human
SwissProt: P35710 Mouse
Unigene: 657542 Human
Unigene: 1752 Mouse
Unigene: 482428 Mouse
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