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SPIB Spi-B transcription factor

Gene ID: 6689, updated on 22-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: SPI-B

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a transcriptional activator that binds to the PU-box (5'-GAGGAA-3') and acts as a lymphoid-specific enhancer. Four transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2011]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Genome-wide association study identifies 12 new susceptibility loci for primary biliary cirrhosis.
GeneReviews: Not available
Genome-wide meta-analyses identify three loci associated with primary biliary cirrhosis.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
19q13.33
Sequence:
Chromosome: 19; NC_000019.10 (50418938..50431314)
Total number of exons:
6

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