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Gene information for TFAP2B (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID7021
Official gene symbolTFAP2B
Full nametranscription factor AP-2 beta (activating enhancer binding protein 2 beta)
Aliases,AP-2B,AP2-B,MGC21381,
Gene summaryThis 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]
LocationChromosome: 6   Locus: 6p12
Gene position50786439 - 50815326  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size28888 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID601601