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Objective: To clone the full-length cDNA sequence of HSPC016 gene, an aggregative growth related gene in dermal papilla cells (DPC), and analyze its characteristics and predict its biological function. Methods: Rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) technology was entailed to amplify the 5 and 3 sequences of HSPC016. The amplified fragments were TA-cloned, sequenced and spliced together to obtain the full-length cDNA. Its chromosome localization, domain and possible function were analyzed by bioinformatic methods. Results: Two isoforms, 400 bp and 493 bp, were obtained. The gene was mapped on chromosome 3q21. 31, and was conservative on evolution. HSPC016, a 64aa protein, belongs to PD053992 protein family and its functional domain was homologous to T2FA gene. Conclusion: HSPC016 may be related to transcriptional regulation and its protein product may act as a subunit of a transcriptional complex and play a role on DPC growth and differentiation through facilitating or suppressing other genestranscription within the nucleus.