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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 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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Tag Language Translation
pl-PL Polish (Poland) PAX8 Ag
Synonyms: Antygen PAX8