Sex-Determining Region Y Protein

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.260.719.049 - D12.776.660.235.400.750.049 - D12.776.664.235.400.750.049 - D12.776.930.823.049

**Synonyms:** - SRY Sex-Determining Region Protein - Testis-Determining Factor