The FOXG1 gene provides instructions for making a protein known as forkhead box G1. This protein is a transcription factor, which means it helps regulate the activity of other genes. Specifically, the forkhead box G1 protein acts as a transcriptional repressor, turning off (repressing) the activity of certain genes when they are not needed. Researchers believe that this protein plays an important role in brain development, particularly in a region of the embryonic brain known as the telencephalon. The telencephalon ultimately develops into several critical structures, including the the largest part of the brain (the cerebrum), which controls most voluntary activity, language, sensory perception, learning, and memory.
Other Names
BF1; BF2; brain factor 1; brain factor 2; FHKL3; FKH2; forkhead box protein G1; FOXG1_HUMAN; FOXG1A; FOXG1B; FOXG1C; HBF-1; HBF-2; HBF-3; HBF-G2; HBF2; HFK1; HFK2; HFK3; KHL2; oncogene QIN; QIN
Related Genetics Topics
Identifiers
- NCBI Gene: 2290
- OMIM: 164874
Source: MedlinePlus Genetics, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
