Gene: MYCNOS
Alternate names for this Gene: MYCN-AS1|N-CYM|NCYM|NYCM
Gene Summary: This gene is transcribed in antisense to the v-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene neuroblastoma derived homolog gene (MYCN). It is thought to encode a small, novel protein that stabilizes MYCN, prevents apoptosis, and promotes cell proliferation. Transcripts at this locus may also act directly as functional RNAs to recruit transcriptional regulators to the promoter of MYCN and stimulate transcription of this oncogene. This gene therefore functions through both RNA and protein products.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 2
Location in Chromosome : 2p24.3
Description of this Gene: MYCN opposite strand
Type of Gene: ncRNA
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