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SP7 gene

Sp7 transcription factor

Key facts

Official symbol
SP7
Full name
SP7
Chromosome
12
Map location
12q13.13
Organism
Homo sapiens
NCBI Gene ID
121340
Also known as
OI11, OI12, OSX, osterix

Function summary

This 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.[provided by RefSeq, Jul 2010].

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Data source: NCBI Gene · alsesAI Gene Library