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PAX8 Transcription Factor MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
PAX8 Transcription Factor
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.260.645.906
D12.776.930.700.906
Unique ID
D000072636
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000072636
Scope Note
A paired box transcription factor that functions in the development of THYROCYTES and the control of thyroid-specific gene expression. Mutations in the PAX8 gene are associated with THYROID DYSGENESIS and THYROID NEOPLASMS.
Entry Term(s)
Paired-Box Protein, PAX8
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
DNA-Binding Proteins (1993-2016)
Nuclear Proteins (1993-2016)
Paired Box Transcription Factors (2006-2016)
Trans-Activators (1993-2016)
Public MeSH Note
2017
History Note
2017
Date Established
2017/01/01
Date of Entry
2016/07/08
Revision Date
2016/07/01
PAX8 Transcription Factor Preferred
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