SOX1

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SOX1

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SOX1 gene is located on the long (q) arm of chromosome 13 at position 12.1

SOX1 (SRY-Box Transcription Factor 1) is a protein coding gene in humans. It is a member of the SOX gene family, which is characterized by the presence of a High-Mobility Group (HMG) domain. The SOX1 gene is involved in the regulation of embryonic development and in the determination of cell fate.

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SOX1 is a critical gene for neural development. It is expressed in the neural plate and later in the neural tube, where it plays a crucial role in neurogenesis. It is also involved in the development of the lens in the eye.

Clinical significance[edit | edit source]

Mutations in the SOX1 gene have been associated with several medical conditions. These include hypopituitarism, a condition characterized by a deficiency in one or more of the pituitary gland's hormones, and autoimmune diseases such as Lambert-Eaton syndrome.

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