Indicator Explainer
SOX2 Gene
This gene is involved in embryonic development and in the determination of cell fate.
This page explains what the indicator is and how results are interpreted in general terms. Reference ranges depend on the laboratory, the method, and your own situation — no single “normal value” applies to everyone. This page is health information, not a diagnosis. For symptoms, treatment, or urgent concerns, contact a healthcare professional.
When it is tested
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C61136. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Reading results
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — SOX2 Gene (C61136)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C61136. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Dynamic SOX2 gene expression revealed by phase-separated single RNA imaging in live porcine cells. — J Biol Chem, 2026-08-11 (PMID 42575438; literature)
- Glycoconjugated Metallohelices Eliminate Cancer Stem-Like Cells via Modulating G-Quadruplex Surrounding Transcriptional Start Site of Sox2 Gene. — Angew Chem Int Ed Engl, 2025-07-25 (PMID 40708395; literature)
- Reduced Sox2 Gene Expression Leads to Impaired Gonadal Development in Female Triploid Pacific Oyster, Crassostrea gigas. — Mar Biotechnol (NY), 2025-07-18 (PMID 40679654; literature)
- The role of the SOX2 gene in cervical cancer: focus on ferroptosis and construction of a predictive model. — J Cancer Res Clin Oncol, 2024-11-23 (PMID 39580372; literature)