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POU3F2 (Brn-2) is a POU domain transcription factor essential for neuronal differentiation, cortical development, and is implicated in schizophrenia, ADHD, and neurodegenerative diseases.
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| Gene Symbol | POU3F2 |
| Full Name | POU Class 3 Homeobox 2 |
| Aliases | Brn-2 |
| Chromosome | 12q15 |
| Protein Type | Transcription Factor |
| Function | is a member of the POU (Pit-Oct-Unc) domain transcription factor family that plays critical roles in neuronal development, differentiation, and function. |
| Amino Acids | 439 aa |
| UniProt ID | [Q01658](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/Q01658) |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000109811 |
| GeneCards | POU3F2 |
| Human Protein Atlas | POU3F2 |
| Associated Diseases | neurodegeneration |
| KG Connections | 3 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING |
Knowledge base pages for this entity
graph TD
POU3F2["POU3F2"]
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neurons["neurons"]
stem_cells["stem cells"]
ASCL1(["ASCL1"])
neurodegeneration["neurodegeneration"]
POU3F2 -->|"expressed_in"| neurons
POU3F2 -->|"expressed_in"| stem_cells
ASCL1 -->|"protects_against"| POU3F2
POU3F2 -->|"implicated_in"| neurodegeneration
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class neurons mechanism
class stem_cells mechanism
class ASCL1 protein
class neurodegeneration disease| Target | Relation | Type | Str |
|---|---|---|---|
| neurons | expressed_in | cell_type | 0.55 |
| stem cells | expressed_in | cell_type | 0.55 |
| Source | Relation | Type | Str |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASCL1 | protects_against | gene | 0.55 |
Hypotheses where this entity is a therapeutic target
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Scientific analyses that reference this entity
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Experimental studies targeting or related to this entity
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Scientific publications cited in analyses involving this entity
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Multi-agent debates referencing this entity
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Hypotheses and analyses mentioning POU3F2 in their description or question text
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