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VSX2 visual system homeobox 2

Gene ID: 338917, updated on 5-Mar-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: RET1; CHX10; HOX10; MCOP2; MCOPCB3

Summary

This gene encodes a homeobox protein originally described as a retina-specific transcription factor. Mutations in this gene are associated with microphthalmia, cataracts and iris abnormalities. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Isolated microphthalmia 2
MedGen: C1864720OMIM: 610093GeneReviews: Not available
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Microphthalmia, isolated, with coloboma 3
MedGen: C1864721OMIM: 610092GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
14q24.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 14; NC_000014.9 (74239449..74262738)
Total number of exons:
5

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