Chemicals and Drugs

PAX8 Transcription Factor

A paired box transcription factor that functions in the development of THYROCYTES and the control of thyroid-specific gene expression. Mutations in the PAX8 gene are associated with THYROID DYSGENESIS and THYROID NEOPLASMS.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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A paired box transcription factor that functions in the development of THYROCYTES and the control of thyroid-specific gene expression. Mutations in the PAX8 gene are associated with THYROID DYSGENESIS and THYROID NEOPLASMS.

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  • Paired-Box Protein, PAX8
  • PAX8 Paired-Box Protein
  • Paired Box Protein, PAX8
  • Transcription Factor, PAX8

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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2017

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Previous Indexing

  • DNA-Binding Proteins (1993-2016)
  • Nuclear Proteins (1993-2016)
  • Paired Box Transcription Factors (2006-2016)
  • Trans-Activators (1993-2016)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. PAX8 Transcription Factor. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000072636. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000072636
  2. PAX8 Transcription Factor. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PAX8
  3. PAX8 Transcription Factor. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21120164