Gene:
v-myc myelocytomatosis viral related oncogene, neuroblastoma derived (avian)
Gene ID:
195276
Symbol:
MYCN
Species:
1000
Description:
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.