| Primary Identifier | MGI:96909 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
| Chromosome | 8 | NCBI Gene Number | 17132 |
| Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
| description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including lens fiber cell differentiation; regulation of chondrocyte differentiation; and regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; sensory organ; and zeugopod. Used to study cataract 21 multiple types and multiple myeloma. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Ayme-Gripp syndrome; cataract; and cataract 21 multiple types. Orthologous to human MAF (MAF bZIP transcription factor). PHENOTYPE: Homozygotes show increased mortality at embryonic day 17.5-18.5, low postnatal survival, abnormal differentiation of lens fiber cells causing microphthalmia, defective lens development and impaired IL4 production by CD4+ T cells and natural killer cells. [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
