Entrez gene ID | | 7021 |
Official gene symbol | | TFAP2B |
Full name | | transcription factor AP-2 beta (activating enhancer binding protein 2 beta) |
Aliases | | ,AP-2B,AP2-B,MGC21381, |
Gene summary | | This gene encodes a member of the AP-2 family of transcription factors. AP-2 proteins form homo- or hetero-dimers with other AP-2 family members and bind specific DNA sequences. They are thought to stimulate cell proliferation and suppress terminal differentiation of specific cell types during embryonic development. Specific AP-2 family members differ in their expression patterns and binding affinity for different promoters. This protein functions as both a transcriptional activator and repressor. Mutations in this gene result in autosomal dominant Char syndrome, suggesting that this gene functions in the differentiation of neural crest cell derivatives. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 6 Locus: 6p12 |
Gene position | | 50786439 - 50815326 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 28888 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 601601 |
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