sex-determining region Y protein

synonyms: SRY protein, testis-determining factor (TDF)
initialism: SRY
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11212

Transcription factor coded by a gene on the Y chromosome that initiates development of the male sex organs (i.e., testicular differentiation) in the embryo.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 804 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'sex-determining region Y protein' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11212 RIS BibTex EndNote
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