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Gene information for VAX1 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID11023
Official gene symbolVAX1
Full nameventral anterior homeobox 1
Aliases,MGC126743,MGC126745,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a homeo-domain containing protein from a class of homeobox transcription factors which are conserved in vertebrates. Genes of this family are involved in the regulation of body development and morphogenesis. The most conserved genes, called HOX genes are found in special gene clusters. This gene belongs to the VAX subfamily and lies in the vicinity of the EMX homeobox gene family. Another member of VAX family is located on chromosome 2. The encoded protein may play an important role in the development of anterior ventral forebrain and visual system. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 10   Locus: 10q26.1
Gene position118897812 - 118888032  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size9781 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID604294