| Entrez gene ID | | 4990 |
| Official gene symbol | | SIX6 |
| Full name | | SIX homeobox 6 |
| Aliases | | ,MCOPCT2,OPTX2,Six9, |
| Gene summary | | The protein encoded by this gene is a homeobox protein that is similar to the Drosophila 'sine oculis' gene product. This gene is found in a cluster of related genes on chromosome 14 and is thought to be involved in eye development. Defects in this gene are a cause of isolated microphthalmia with cataract type 2 (MCOPCT2). [provided by RefSeq] |
| Location | | Chromosome: 14 Locus: 14q22.3-q23 |
| Gene position | | 60975938 - 60978525 Map Viewer |
| Gene orientation | | plus |
| Gene size | | 2588 bp |
| Gene sequence |
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| OMIM ID | | 606326 |
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