Entrez gene ID | | 2301 |
Official gene symbol | | FOXE3 |
Full name | | forkhead box E3 |
Aliases | | ,FKHL12,FREAC8, |
Gene summary | | This intronless gene belongs to the forkhead family of transcription factors, which is characterized by a distinct forkhead domain. The protein encoded functions as a lens-specific transcription factor and plays an important role in vertebrate lens formation. Mutations in this gene are associated with anterior segment mesenchymal dysgenesis and congenital primary aphakia. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 1 Locus: 1p32 |
Gene position | | 47881744 - 47883724 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 1981 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 601094 |
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