Chemicals and Drugs

PAX5 Transcription Factor

A paired box transcription factor that is essential for CELL DIFFERENTIATION of B-LYMPHOCYTES. It functions both as a transcriptional activator and repressor to mediate B-cell commitment.

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Abstract

A paired box transcription factor that is essential for CELL DIFFERENTIATION of B-LYMPHOCYTES. It functions both as a transcriptional activator and repressor to mediate B-cell commitment.

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  • B Cell-Specific Transcription Factor
  • B-Cell-Specific Activator Protein
  • Early B Cell-Specific Binding Protein-1
  • Paired Box 5 Protein
  • Transcription Factor PAX5
  • B Cell Specific Activator Protein
  • B Cell Specific Transcription Factor
  • Early B Cell Specific Binding Protein 1
  • PAX5, Transcription Factor
  • Transcription Factor, PAX5
  • Pax5A Transcription Factor
  • Transcription Factor, Pax5A

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2006(1992)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. PAX5 Transcription Factor. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D051757. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D051757
  2. PAX5 Transcription Factor. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21103452