Full name: SIX homeobox 4

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: AREC3

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. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]

Expression: Broad expression in prostate (RPKM 2.0), salivary gland (RPKM 1.8) and 16 other tissues

Gene size: 14813bp

Exon count: 5