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Gene information for PRRX2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID51450
Official gene symbolPRRX2
Full namepaired related homeobox 2
Aliases,MGC19843,PMX2,PRX2,
Gene summaryThe DNA-associated protein encoded by this gene is a member of the paired family of homeobox proteins. Expression is localized to proliferating fetal fibroblasts and the developing dermal layer, with downregulated expression in adult skin. Increases in expression of this gene during fetal but not adult wound healing suggest a possible role in mechanisms that control mammalian dermal regeneration and prevent formation of scar response to wounding. The expression patterns provide evidence consistent with a role in fetal skin development and a possible role in cellular proliferation. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 9   Locus: 9q34.1
Gene position132427920 - 132484953  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size57034 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID604675