Gene Symbol | GSC |
Entrez Gene ID | 145258 |
Full Name | goosecoid homeobox |
Synonyms | SAMS |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a member of the bicoid subfamily of the paired (PRD) homeobox family of proteins. The encoded protein acts as a transcription factor and may be autoregulatory. A similar protein in mice plays a role in craniofacial and rib cage development during embryogenesis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
Disorder MIM: | |
Disorder Html: | Short stature, auditory canal atresia, mandibular hypoplasia, skeletal abnormalities, 602471 (3) |