This gene encodes a member of the SOX (SRY-related HMG-box) family of transcription factors involved in the regulation of embryonic development and in the determination of the cell fate. The encoded protein may act as a transcriptional regulator after forming a protein complex with other proteins.SOX17 (SRY-Box 17) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with SOX17 include Vesicoureteral Reflux 3 and Familial Vesicoureteral Reflux. Among its related pathways are Mesodermal Commitment Pathway and Signaling by Wnt. GO annotations related to this gene include transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding and protein heterodimerization activity. An important paralog of this gene is SOX7.