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Gene information for KLF8 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID11279
Official gene symbolKLF8
Full nameKruppel-like factor 8
Aliases,BKLF3,DKFZp686O08126,MGC138314,ZNF741,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a protein which is a member of the Sp/KLF family of transcription factors. Members of this family contain a C-terminal DNA-binding domain with three Kruppel-like zinc fingers. The encoded protein is thought to play an important role in the regulation of epithelial to mesenchymal transition, a process which occurs normally during development but also during metastasis. A pseudogene has been identified on chromosome 16. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: X   Locus: Xp11.21
Gene position56258822 - 56314322  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size55501 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID300286