Gene: POU5F1B

Alternate names for this Gene: OCT4-PG1|OCT4PG1|OTF3C|OTF3P1|POU5F1P1|POU5F1P4|POU5FLC20|POU5FLC8

Gene Summary: This intronless gene was thought to be a transcribed pseudogene of POU class 5 homeobox 1, however, it has been reported that this gene can encode a functional protein. The encoded protein is nearly the same length as and highly similar to the POU class 5 homeobox 1 transcription factor, has been shown to be a weak transcriptional activator and may play a role in carcinogenesis and eye development.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 8

Location in Chromosome : 8q24.21

Description of this Gene: POU class 5 homeobox 1B

Type of Gene: protein-coding

Gene: PCAT1

Alternate names for this Gene: PCA1|PCAT-1|PiHL

Gene Summary: This gene produces a long non-coding RNA that promotes cell proliferation and is upregulated in prostate, colorectal, and other cancers. This RNA negatively regulates the BRCA2 tumor suppressor protein and positively regulates Myc oncoprotein. It contains binding sites for microRNAs, and may act as a sponge for microRNAs that regulate cell growth pathways.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 8

Location in Chromosome : 8q24.21

Description of this Gene: prostate cancer associated transcript 1

Type of Gene: ncRNA

Gene: CASC8

Alternate names for this Gene: CARLO1|CARLo-1|LINC00860

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Gene is located in Chromosome: 8

Location in Chromosome : 8q24.21

Description of this Gene: cancer susceptibility 8

Type of Gene: ncRNA

Gene: CASC21

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rs10096351 in POU5F1B;PCAT1;CASC8;CASC21 gene and Breast Carcinoma PMID 29059683 2017 Association analysis identifies 65 new breast cancer risk loci.

rs13256367 in POU5F1B;PCAT1;CASC8;CASC21 gene and Waist-Hip Ratio PMID 30239722 2019 Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies for body fat distribution in 694 649 individuals of European ancestry.

PMID 30575882 2018 Association of Genetic Variants Related to Gluteofemoral vs Abdominal Fat Distribution With Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Disease, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors.