Gene: MYCN
Alternate names for this Gene: MODED|N-myc|NMYC|ODED|bHLHe37
Gene Summary: This gene is a member of the MYC family and encodes a protein with a basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain. This protein is located in the nucleus and must dimerize with another bHLH protein in order to bind DNA. Amplification of this gene is associated with a variety of tumors, most notably neuroblastomas. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 2
Location in Chromosome : 2p24.3
Description of this Gene: MYCN proto-oncogene, bHLH transcription factor
Type of Gene: protein-coding