LP172780-1
PAX8 Ag
Active
Description
PAX8 is a member of the paired box (PAX) family of transcription factors, which play critical roles during fetal development and cancer growth. PAX8 is a transcription factor for genes exclusively expressed the thyroid cell type, maintaining the functional differentiation of such cell. Defect in PAX8 are the cause of congenital hypothyroidism non-goitrous type 2. PAX8 is also involved in kidney cell differentiation and has been shown to be expressed in three of the most common types of renal cell carcinoma: clear cell, chromophobe and papillary carcinoma. Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Basic Part Properties
- Part Name
- PAX8 Ag
- Part Display Name
- PAX8 Ag
- Part Type
- Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
- Created On
- 2013-04-01
- Construct for LOINC Short Name
- PAX8 Ag
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Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| pl-PL | Polish (Poland) | PAX8 Ag Synonyms: Antygen PAX8 |
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