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URG4 may be involved in cell cycle progression through the regulation of cyclin D1 expression. It may participate in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by promoting hepatocellular growth and survival. URG4 may play an important role in development of gastric cancer.
Synonyms: FLJ20654, HBV X protein up-regulated gene 4 protein, HBV X protein upregulated gene 4 protein, HBxAg up-regulated gene 4 protein, HBxAg upregulated gene 4 protein, KIAA1507, Up-regulator of cell proliferation, Upregulated gene 4, Upregulator of cell proliferation, URGCP, URGCP_HUMAN.
Target Information: URG4 is upregulated in the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-encoded X antigen (HBxAg) and may contribute to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma by promoting hepatocellular growth and survival (Tufan et al., 2002 [PubMed 12082552]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]