Species Human Entrez 135935 | Human Mouse Ensembl ENSG00000106410 | |
Aliases NOBOX, OG-2, OG2, OG2X, POF5, TCAG_12042, NOBOX oogenesis homeobox External IDs MGI: 108011 HomoloGene: 51066 GeneCards: NOBOX | ||
Homeobox protein NOBOX, also known as newborn ovary homeobox protein, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NOBOX gene.
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Function
NOBOX is a homeobox gene that is preferentially expressed in oocytes. In mice, it is essential for folliculogenesis and regulation of oocyte-specific genes.
Clinical significance
A mutation in the NOBOX gene is associated with premature ovarian failure.
References
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