MYC

Oncogene regulating cell proliferation and apoptosis.

Key Functions:

• Promotes cell cycle progression.
• Linked to multiple cancers.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Immune System (cancer regulation)
• MAX (interacting protein)
• Nucleus (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: MYC

Approved name: MYC proto-oncogene, bHLH transcription factor

Locus: 8q24.21

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:7553

From the HGNC naming authority.