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Gene information for VAX2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID25806
Official gene symbolVAX2
Full nameventral anterior homeobox 2
Aliases,DRES93,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a homeobox protein and is almost exclusively expressed in the ventral portion of the retina during development. In mouse studies, this gene was found to be required for the correct formation of the optic fissure and other aspects of retinal development. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 2   Locus: 2p13
Gene position71127720 - 71160576  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size32857 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID604295