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Genes, sry MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Genes, sry
Tree Number(s)
G05.360.340.024.340.450
Unique ID
D024282
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D024282
Scope Note
The primary testis-determining gene in mammalians, located on the Y CHROMOSOME. It codes for a high mobility group box transcription factor (TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS) which initiates the development of the TESTES from the embryonic GONADS.
Entry Term(s)
Gene, Sex-Determining Region Y
Gene, sry
Genes, Sex-Related Y
Sex-Determining Region Gene On Y
Sex-Related Gene On Y
Previous Indexing
DNA-Binding Proteins (1991-2001)
Sex Determination (Analysis) (1991-2001)
Sex Determination (Genetics) (1998-2001)
See Also
Sex Determination Processes
Public MeSH Note
2002
History Note
2002
Date Established
2002/01/01
Date of Entry
2001/07/25
Revision Date
2010/06/28
Genes, sry Preferred
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