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FOXO4 forkhead box O4

Gene ID: 4303, updated on 5-Mar-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: AFX; AFX1; MLLT7

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the O class of winged helix/forkhead transcription factor family. Proteins encoded by this class are regulated by factors involved in growth and differentiation indicating they play a role in these processes. A translocation involving this gene on chromosome X and the homolog of the Drosophila trithorax gene, encoding a DNA binding protein, located on chromosome 11 is associated with leukemia. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]

Genomic context

Location:
Xq13.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: X; NC_000023.11 (71095851..71103532)
Total number of exons:
3

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