FOXC2
FOXC2
FOXC2 (pronounced "fox-see-two"), also known as Forkhead box protein C2, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FOXC2 gene.
Pronunciation
FOXC2 is pronounced as "fox-see-two".
Etymology
The name FOXC2 is derived from the gene's function and its location within the human genome. The "FOX" part of the name stands for "Forkhead box", which is a family of transcription factors characterized by a distinct forkhead domain. The "C2" indicates that this is the second gene in the "C" group of the FOX family.
Function
FOXC2 is a member of the Forkhead box family of transcription factors. These proteins play a crucial role in the regulation of embryonic and ocular development, as well as in the regulation of tissue homeostasis in adults. Mutations in this gene have been associated with various disorders, including lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by swelling of the extremities and abnormal growth of eyelashes.
Related Terms
- Forkhead box: A family of transcription factors that play important roles in regulating the expression of genes involved in cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, and longevity.
- Transcription factor: A protein that controls the rate of transcription of genetic information from DNA to messenger RNA, by binding to a specific DNA sequence.
- Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by swelling of the extremities and abnormal growth of eyelashes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on FOXC2
- Wikipedia's article - FOXC2
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski