PHOX2B

The DNA-associated protein encoded by this gene is a member of the paired family of homeobox proteins localized to the nucleus. The protein functions as a transcription factor involved in the development of several major noradrenergic neuron populations and the determination of neurotransmitter phenotype. The gene product is linked to enhancement of second messenger-mediated activation of the dopamine beta-hydroylase, c-fos promoters and several enhancers, including cyclic amp-response element and serum-response element. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Description

paired-like homeobox 2b

Protein family

Mapped to UniProt SWISS-PROT, Mutated genes in cancer, Potential transmembrane proteins, Transcription factors

Chromosome

4:p13 (41746099 - 41750987)

Ensembl ID

ENSG00000109132  (ver. 71.37)

Orthologs

Mouse Phox2b: ENSMUSG00000012520

Human splice variants
Mouse splice variants