SOX2

SRY-box transcription factor 2

Normal Function

Health Conditions Related to Genetic Changes

Septo-optic dysplasia

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Septo-optic dysplasiaSOX2 anophthalmia syndromeColobomaCombined pituitary hormone deficiencyMicrophthalmia

Health Conditions Related to Genetic Changes

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At least 33 mutations in the SOX2 gene have been found to cause SOX2 anophthalmia syndrome. Some of these mutations prevent the gene from making any SOX2 protein, while others result in the production of an abnormally short, nonfunctional version of the protein. A few mutations change single protein building blocks (amino acids) in the SOX2 protein. All of these mutations disrupt the protein's ability to regulate genes essential for normal development of the eyes and other parts of the body. Abnormal development of these structures causes the signs and symptoms of SOX2 anophthalmia syndrome.

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