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{{Infobox protein | |||
| name = SOX1 | |||
| image = <!-- Image of the protein, if available --> | |||
| caption = <!-- Caption for the image --> | |||
| symbol = SOX1 | |||
| alt_symbols = <!-- Alternative symbols for the protein --> | |||
| hgnc_id = 11188 | |||
| omim = 602148 | |||
| refseq = NM_005986 | |||
| uniprot = P35716 | |||
| chromosomal_location = 13q34 | |||
}} | |||
'''SOX1''' is a member of the [[SOX gene family]], which is involved in the regulation of embryonic development and in the determination of cell fate. The SOX1 gene encodes a transcription factor that is crucial for the development of the [[central nervous system]]. | |||
'''SOX1''' | |||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
SOX1 plays a significant role in the maintenance of [[neural progenitor cells]] and is essential for the proper development of the [[brain]] and [[spinal cord]]. It functions by binding to the [[DNA]] of target genes and regulating their expression. This regulation is critical for the differentiation of [[neurons]] and [[glial cells]]. | |||
SOX1 | == Clinical Significance == | ||
Mutations or dysregulation of the SOX1 gene have been associated with various [[neurological disorders]] and [[cancers]]. SOX1 is often studied in the context of [[small cell lung cancer]] (SCLC), where it can act as a [[tumor suppressor gene]]. | |||
== | == Research == | ||
Research on SOX1 continues to explore its role in [[neurogenesis]] and its potential as a [[biomarker]] for certain types of cancer. Studies have shown that SOX1 expression can be used to identify [[stem cells]] in the [[nervous system]] and may have implications for [[regenerative medicine]]. | |||
== See Also == | |||
* [[SOX2]] | |||
== See | |||
* [[ | |||
* [[Transcription factor]] | * [[Transcription factor]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Embryonic development]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references/> | |||
== External Links == | |||
* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/6656 SOX1 Gene - NCBI] | |||
== External | * [https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/P35716 SOX1 Protein - UniProt] | ||
* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/ | |||
{{SOX | {{SOX gene family}} | ||
{{Transcription factors}} | {{Transcription factors}} | ||
[[Category:Transcription factors]] | [[Category:Transcription factors]] | ||
[[Category:Developmental genes and proteins]] | |||
[[Category:Human proteins]] | [[Category:Human proteins]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Genes on human chromosome 13]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:37, 30 December 2024
SOX1 is a member of the SOX gene family, which is involved in the regulation of embryonic development and in the determination of cell fate. The SOX1 gene encodes a transcription factor that is crucial for the development of the central nervous system.
Function[edit]
SOX1 plays a significant role in the maintenance of neural progenitor cells and is essential for the proper development of the brain and spinal cord. It functions by binding to the DNA of target genes and regulating their expression. This regulation is critical for the differentiation of neurons and glial cells.
Clinical Significance[edit]
Mutations or dysregulation of the SOX1 gene have been associated with various neurological disorders and cancers. SOX1 is often studied in the context of small cell lung cancer (SCLC), where it can act as a tumor suppressor gene.
Research[edit]
Research on SOX1 continues to explore its role in neurogenesis and its potential as a biomarker for certain types of cancer. Studies have shown that SOX1 expression can be used to identify stem cells in the nervous system and may have implications for regenerative medicine.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
<references/>
