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Symbol TFAP2A contributors: mct/npt/pgu - updated : 24-04-2019
HGNC name transcription factor AP-2 alpha (activating enhancer binding protein 2 alpha)
HGNC id 11742
ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
corresponding disease(s) DEL6PD , BOFS
Other morbid association(s)
TypeGene ModificationChromosome rearrangementProtein expressionProtein Function
tumoral     --over  
in tumor growth and metastasis of melanoma cells
tumoral     --over  
strongly expressed in poorly differentiated neuroblastomas
constitutional     --low  
accompanied by altered patterning of the forelimb, resulting in postaxial polydactyly
Susceptibility
  • potentially susceptibility gene for spina-bifida
  • to Orofacial clefts
  • Variant & Polymorphism SNP
  • 1257C
  • de novo mutations in IRF6, TFAP2A, and ZFHX4 are associated with Orofacial clefts
  • Candidate gene
    Marker
    Therapy target
    ANIMAL & CELL MODELS