| Primary Identifier | MGI:102524 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
| Chromosome | 8 | NCBI Gene Number | 18997 |
| Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
| description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Enables several functions, including DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; p53 binding activity; and promoter-specific chromatin binding activity. Involved in several processes, including cellular response to estradiol stimulus; regulation of DNA-templated transcription; and regulation of neuron projection development. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including axonogenesis; neuromuscular process controlling balance; and sensory perception of sound. Located in cytoplasm; euchromatin; and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; glomerular tuft; placenta; somite; and visual system. Orthologous to human POU4F2 (POU class 4 homeobox 2). PHENOTYPE: Homozygote null mice have a 70% reduction in retinal ganglion cells, a thin retina, and an optic nerve with a decreased diameter and disorganized axons. Eyes have miotic pupils and defective optokinetic reflexes that prevent photo-entrainment. [provided by MGI curators] |
Features --> Cross References
Canonical gene --> CDSs in specific strains.
Canonical gene --> Exons in specific strains
Canonical gene --> Strain-specific IDs, biotypes, and locations
Canonical gene --> Transcripts in specific strains.
Features --> Overlapping features
