LIM/homeobox protein Lhx4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LHX4 gene. [5] [6] [7]
This gene encodes a member of a large protein family which contains the LIM domain, a unique cysteine-rich zinc-binding domain. The encoded protein may function as a transcriptional regulator and be involved in control of differentiation and development of the pituitary gland. Mutations in this gene are associated with syndromic short stature and pituitary and hindbrain defects. An alternative splice variant has been described but its biological nature has not been determined. [7]
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.
POU domain, class 1, transcription factor 1 , also known as POU1F1, is a transcription factor for growth hormone.
Homeobox expressed in ES cells 1, also known as homeobox protein ANF, is a homeobox protein that in humans is encoded by the HESX1 gene.
Homeobox protein MSX-1, 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.
Paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 2 also known as pituitary homeobox 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PITX2 gene.
Homeobox protein prophet of PIT-1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PROP1 gene.
LIM/homeobox protein Lhx3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LHX3 gene.
Homeobox protein DLX-3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DLX3 gene.
Paired-like homeodomain 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PITX1 gene.
Homeobox protein OTX2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the OTX2 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-D11 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXD11 gene.
PHD finger protein 6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PHF6 gene.
Homeobox protein Emx2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EMX2 gene.
Homeobox protein Meis2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MEIS2 gene.
Visual system homeobox 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the VSX2 gene.
LIM homeobox 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LHX1 gene. This gene encodes a member of a large protein family which contains the LIM domain, a unique cysteine-rich zinc-binding domain. The encoded protein is a transcription factor important for control of differentiation and development of neural and lymphoid cells. It is also key in development of renal and urogenital systems and is required for normal organogenesis. A similar protein in mice is an essential regulator of the vertebrate head organizer.
LIM/homeobox protein Lhx2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LHX2 gene.
Homeobox protein SIX2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SIX2 gene.
Retinal homeobox protein Rx also known as retina and anterior neural fold homeobox is a protein that in humans is encoded by the RAX gene. The RAX gene is located on chromosome 18 in humans, mice, and rats.
LIM homeobox 9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LHX9 gene.