Full name: LIM homeobox 2

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: LH2; hLhx2

Summary: This gene encodes a protein belonging to a large protein family, members of which carry the LIM domain, a unique cysteine-rich zinc-binding domain. The encoded protein may function as a transcriptional regulator. The protein can recapitulate or rescue phenotypes in Drosophila caused by a related protein, suggesting conservation of function during evolution. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Expression: Biased expression in brain (RPKM 8.5), placenta (RPKM 1.0) and 2 other tissues

Gene size: 21534bp

Exon count: 7