PAX4 gene
paired box 4
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From NCBI Gene:
This gene is a member of the paired box (PAX) family of transcription factors. Members of this gene family typically contain a paired box domain, an octapeptide, and a paired-type homeodomain. These genes play critical roles during fetal development and cancer growth. The paired box 4 gene is involved in pancreatic islet development and mouse studies have demonstrated a role for this gene in differentiation of insulin-producing beta cells. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Related Information
From NCBI Gene:
- Diabetes mellitus, ketosis-prone
- Diabetes mellitus type 2
- Maturity-onset diabetes of the young, type 9
Related Information
Cytogenetic Location: 7q32.1, which is the long (q) arm of chromosome 7 at position 32.1
Molecular Location: base pairs 127,610,292 to 127,618,142 on chromosome 7 (Homo sapiens Updated Annotation Release 109.20190905, GRCh38.p13) (NCBI)

Related Information
- KPD
- MODY9