Homeobox protein SIX1 (Sine oculis homeobox homolog 1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SIX1 gene. [5] [6] [7]
The vertebrate SIX genes are homologs of the Drosophila 'sine oculis' (so) gene, which is expressed primarily in the developing visual system of the fly. Members of the SIX gene family encode proteins that are characterized by a divergent DNA-binding homeodomain and an upstream SIX domain, which may be involved both in determining DNA-binding specificity and in mediating protein–protein interactions. Genes in the SIX family have been shown to play roles in vertebrate and insect development or have been implicated in maintenance of the differentiated state of tissues.[supplied by OMIM] [7]
SIX1 has been shown to interact with EYA1, [8] DACH, GRO and MDFI. [9]
A homeobox is a DNA sequence, around 180 base pairs long, found within genes that are involved in the regulation of patterns of anatomical development (morphogenesis) in animals, fungi, plants, and numerous single cell eukaryotes. Homeobox genes encode homeodomain protein products that are transcription factors sharing a characteristic protein fold structure that binds DNA to regulate expression of target genes. Homeodomain proteins regulate gene expression and cell differentiation during early embryonic development, thus mutations in homeobox genes can cause developmental disorders.
Pre-B-cell leukemia transcription factor 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PBX1 gene.
Msh homeobox 1, also known as MSX1, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MSX1 gene. MSX1 transcripts are not only found in thyrotrope-derived TSH cells, but also in the TtT97 thyrotropic tumor, which is a well differentiated hyperplastic tissue that produces both TSHß- and a-subunits and is responsive to thyroid hormone. MSX1 is also expressed in highly differentiated pituitary cells which until recently was thought to be expressed exclusively during embryogenesis. There is a highly conserved structural organization of the members of the MSX family of genes and their abundant expression at sites of inductive cell–cell interactions in the embryo suggest that they have a pivotal role during early development.
Homeobox protein Hox-A10 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXA10 gene.
Eyes absent homolog 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EYA1 gene.
Cone-rod homeobox protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CRX gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-B5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB5 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-B1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB1 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-B2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB2 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-B9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB9 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-B13 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB13 gene.
Homeobox protein SIX3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SIX3 gene.
Eyes absent homolog 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EYA2 gene.
Homeobox protein MOX-2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MEOX2 gene.
Homeobox protein SIX5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SIX5 gene.
Homeobox protein OTX1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the OTX1 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-C10 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXC10 gene.
Pituitary homeobox 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PITX3 gene.
Homeobox protein SIX4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SIX4 gene.
Homeobox protein SIX2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SIX2 gene.