Definition: A transcription factor that plays an essential role in the development of the TESTES. It is encoded by a gene on the Y chromosome and contains a specific HMG-BOX DOMAIN that is found within members of the SOX family of transcription factors.
do not confuse entry term SRY SEX-DETERMINING REGION PROTEIN with SRY (SEX DETERMINING REGION Y)-BOX PROTEINS see SOX TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
See AlsoGenes, sry
Other names Testis Determining Factor; Sex Determining Region Y Protein; SRY Sex Determining Region Protein; Testis-Determining Factor; SRY Sex-Determining Region Protein