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Gene information for SP7 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID121340
Official gene symbolSP7
Full nameSp7 transcription factor
Aliases,MGC126598,OSX,osterix,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a member of the Sp subfamily of Sp/XKLF transcription factors. Sp family proteins are sequence-specific DNA-binding proteins characterized by an amino-terminal trans-activation domain and three carboxy-terminal zinc finger motifs. This protein is a bone specific transcription factor and is required for osteoblast differentiation and bone formation.
LocationChromosome: 12   Locus: 12q13.13
Gene position53730004 - 53720359  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size9646 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID606633