MYCN proto-oncogene, bHLH transcription factor
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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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