SOX-2 is an alias for the gene, SRY-box 2, in humans. Other names include: Transcription factor SOX-2; ANOP3; MCOPS3; SRY (sex determining region Y)-box 2. The encoded protein has an amino acid length of 317 and a mass of 34.3 kDa. This gene shares homology with other species, including: Mouse, Rat, Zebrafish, Frog, Chicken.