Gene: MKX

Alternate names for this Gene: C10orf48|IFRX|IRXL1

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is an IRX family-related homeobox protein that may play a role in cell adhesion. Studies in mice suggest that this protein may be a regulator of tendon development. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 10

Location in Chromosome : 10p12.1

Description of this Gene: mohawk homeobox

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs10508727 in MKX gene and Cytokine Measurement PMID 22542470 2012 Genome-wide association study of antibody response to smallpox vaccine.