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PAX3 Transcription Factor MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
PAX3 Transcription Factor
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.260.645.782
D12.776.930.700.782
Unique ID
D000072041
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000072041
Scope Note
A paired box transcription factor that functions in CELL PROLIFERATION; CELL MIGRATION; and APOPTOSIS. It also is involved in MYOGENESIS and neural development. Mutations in the PAX3 gene are associated with WAARDENBURG SYNDROME TYPE 1.
Entry Term(s)
Paired Box 3 Protein
Paired Box Transcription Factor 3
Transcription Factor PAX3
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
DNA-Binding Proteins (1991-2016)
Paired Box Transcription Factors (2006-2016)
Transcription Factors (1991-2016)
Public MeSH Note
2017
History Note
2017
Date Introduced
2017/01/01
Last Updated
2017/02/24
PAX3 Transcription Factor Preferred
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