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]
Alternative Names
DKFZp666G166 DKFZp686O0457 HBV X protein up-regulated gene 4 protein HBxAg up-regulated gene 4 protein oncoprotein up-regulated gene 4