Gene: SIX4

Alternate names for this Gene: AREC3

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a member of the homeobox family, subfamily SIX. The drosophila homolog is a nuclear homeoprotein required for eye development. Studies in mouse show that this gene product functions as a transcription factor, and may have a role in the differentiation or maturation of neuronal cells.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 14

Location in Chromosome : 14q23.1

Description of this Gene: SIX homeobox 4

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs11158303 in SIX4 gene and Body Height PMID 31562340 2019 Characterizing rare and low-frequency height-associated variants in the Japanese population.