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Gene information for SHOX2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID6474
Official gene symbolSHOX2
Full nameshort stature homeobox 2
Aliases,OG12,OG12X,SHOT,
Gene summaryThis gene is a member of the homeobox family of genes that encode proteins containing a 60-amino acid residue motif that represents a DNA binding domain. Homeobox genes have been characterized extensively as transcriptional regulators involved in pattern formation in both invertebrate and vertebrate species. Several human genetic disorders are caused by aberrations in human homeobox genes. This locus represents a pseudoautosomal homeobox gene that is thought to be responsible for idiopathic short stature, and it is implicated in the short stature phenotype of Turner syndrome patients. This gene is considered to be a candidate gene for Cornelia de Lange syndrome. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 3   Locus: 3q25-q26.1
Gene position157823952 - 157813800  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size10153 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID602504