This gene encodes a member of the POU-III class of neural transcription factors. The encoded protein is involved in neuronal differentiation and enhances the activation of corticotropin-releasing hormone regulated genes. Overexpression of this protein is associated with an increase in the proliferation of melanoma cells. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2012],
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Function:
Function:Transcription factor that binds preferentially to the recognition sequence which consists of two distinct half-sites, ('GCAT') and ('TAAT'), separated by a nonconserved spacer region of 0, 2, or 3 nucleotides. Positively regulates the genes under the control of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and CRH II promoters.,similarity:Belongs to the POU transcription factor family. Class-3 subfamily.,similarity:Contains 1 homeobox DNA-binding domain.,similarity:Contains 1 POU-specific domain.,subunit:Interacts with PQBP1.,tissue specificity:Expressed specifically in the neuroectodermal cell lineage.,
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Cellular Localization:
Nucleus.
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Tissue Expression:
Expressed specifically in the neuroectodermal cell lineage.