This gene encodes a member of the
SOX (SRY-related HMG-box) family of
transcription factors involved in the regulation of
embryonic development and in the determination of the cell fate. The encoded protein may act as a
transcriptional regulator after forming a protein complex with other proteins. The protein may be involved in the differentiation of developing
male germ cells. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2013]. == References ==