| Entrez gene ID | | 5083 |
| Official gene symbol | | PAX9 |
| Full name | | paired box 9 |
| Aliases | | ,STHAG3, |
| Gene summary | | This gene is a member of the paired box (PAX) family of transcription factors. Members of this gene family typically contain a paired box domain, an octapeptide, and a paired-type homeodomain. These genes play critical roles during fetal development and cancer growth. The specific function of the paired box 9 gene is unknown but it may involve development of stratified squamous epithelia as well as various organs and skeletal elements. [provided by RefSeq] |
| Location | | Chromosome: 14 Locus: 14q12-q13 |
| Gene position | | 37126773 - 37147012 Map Viewer |
| Gene orientation | | plus |
| Gene size | | 20240 bp |
| Gene sequence |
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| OMIM ID | | 167416 |
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