Gene: NKX2-5
Alternate names for this Gene: CHNG5|CSX|CSX1|HLHS2|NKX2.5|NKX2E|NKX4-1|VSD3
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a homeobox-containing transcription factor. This transcription factor functions in heart formation and development. Mutations in this gene cause atrial septal defect with atrioventricular conduction defect, and also tetralogy of Fallot, which are both heart malformation diseases. Mutations in this gene can also cause congenital hypothyroidism non-goitrous type 5, a non-autoimmune condition. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 5
Location in Chromosome : 5q35.1
Description of this Gene: NK2 homeobox 5
Type of Gene: protein-coding