| Entrez gene ID | | 5013 |
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| Official gene symbol | | OTX1 |
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| Full name | | orthodenticle homeobox 1 |
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| Aliases | | ,FLJ38361,MGC15736, |
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| Gene summary | | This gene encodes a member of the bicoid sub-family of homeodomain-containing transcription factors. The encoded protein acts as a transcription factor and may play a role in brain and sensory organ development. A similar protein in mice is required for proper brain and sensory organ development and can cause epilepsy. [provided by RefSeq] |
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| Location | | Chromosome: 2 Locus: 2p13 |
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| Gene position | | 63277965 - 63284314 Map Viewer |
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| Gene orientation | | plus |
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| Gene size | | 6350 bp |
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| OMIM ID | | 600036 |
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