Genes, sry

**Definition:** The primary testis-determining gene in mammalians, located on the Y CHROMOSOME. It codes for a high mobility group box transcription factor (TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS) which initiates the development of the TESTES from the embryonic GONADS.

**Tree numbers:** - G05.360.340.024.340.450

**Synonyms:** - Gene, sry - Sex-Related Gene On Y - Sex-Determining Region Gene On Y - Gene, Sex-Determining Region Y - Genes, Sex-Related Y