Gene: SIX1

Alternate names for this Gene: BOS3|DFNA23|TIP39

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 limb development. Defects in this gene are a cause of autosomal dominant deafness type 23 (DFNA23) and branchiootic syndrome type 3 (BOS3).

Gene is located in Chromosome: 14

Location in Chromosome : 14q23.1

Description of this Gene: SIX homeobox 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding