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Gene information for ALX1 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID8092
Official gene symbolALX1
Full nameALX homeobox 1
Aliases,CART1,
Gene summaryThe specific function of this gene has yet to be determined in humans; however, in rodents, it is necessary for survival of the forebrain mesenchyme and may also be involved in development of the cervix. Mutations in the mouse gene lead to neural tube defects such as acrania and meroanencephaly. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 12   Locus: 12q21.3-q22
Gene position85674036 - 85695562  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size21527 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID601527