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Gene information for MSX2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID4488
Official gene symbolMSX2
Full namemsh homeobox 2
Aliases,CRS2,FPP,HOX8,MSH,PFM,PFM1,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a member of the muscle segment homeobox gene family. The encoded protein is a transcriptional repressor whose normal activity may establish a balance between survival and apoptosis of neural crest-derived cells required for proper craniofacial morphogenesis. The encoded protein may also have a role in promoting cell growth under certain conditions and may be an important target for the RAS signaling pathways. Mutations in this gene are associated with parietal foramina 1 and craniosynostosis type 2. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 5   Locus: 5q34-q35
Gene position174151575 - 174157902  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size6328 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID123101