| PAX4 |
| LOCUS ID | 5078 |
| GENE_SYMBOL | PAX4 |
| GENE NAME | paired box 4 |
| SYNONYMNS | KPD,MODY9 |
| CHROMOSOME | 7 |
| HOMOLOGENE ID | 4515 |
| GENE SUMMARY |
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| This gene is a member of the paired box (PAX) family of transcription factors. Members of this gene family typically contain a paired box domain, an octapeptide, and a paired-type homeodomain. These genes play critical roles during fetal development and cancer growth. The paired box 4 gene is involved in pancreatic islet development and mouse studies have demonstrated a role for this gene in differentiation of insulin-producing beta cells. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |