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MYCN proto-oncogene, bHLH transcription factor

La MYCN gene provides instructions for making a protein that plays an important role in the formation of tissues and organs during development before birth. Studies in animals suggest that this protein is necessary for normal development of the limbs, heart, kidneys, lungs, nervous system, and digestive system. The MYCN protein regulates the activity of other genes by attaching (binding) to specific regions of DNA and controlling the first step of protein production (transcription). On the basis of this action, this protein is called a transcription factor.

Normal function

La MYCN gene provides instructions for making a protein that plays an important role in the formation of tissues and organs during development before birth. Studies in animals suggest that this protein is necessary for normal development of the limbs, heart, kidneys, lungs, nervous system, and digestive system. The MYCN protein regulates the activity of other genes by attaching (binding) to specific regions of DNA and controlling the first step of protein production (transcription). On the basis of this action, this protein is called a transcription factor.

La MYCN gene belongs to a class of genes known as oncogenes. When mutated, oncogenes have the potential to cause normal cells to become cancerous. The MYCN gene is a member of the Myc family of oncogenes. These genes play important roles in regulating cell growth and division (proliferation) and the self-destruction of cells (apoptosis).

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Other names

bHLHe37

MYCN_HUMAN

MYCNOT

N-myc

N-myc proto-oncogene protein

neuroblastoma MYC oncogene

neuroblastoma-derived v-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral related oncogene

NMYC

oncogene NMYC

pp65/67

v-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene neuroblastoma derived homolog

v-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral related oncogene, neuroblastoma derived

v-myc myelocytomatosis viral related oncogene, neuroblastoma derived

v-myc myelocytomatosis viral related oncogene, neuroblastoma derived (avian)

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  • 18 Aug 2020 | Dernière version
  • 1 juin 2018 | Publié à l'origine

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