gene 1,696 words KG: LHX6 2026-03-26
kind:genesection:genestopic:alzheimerstopic:parkinsonsstate:published
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LHX6 — LIM Homeobox 6

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolLHX6
Full NameLIM Homeobox 6
Chromosome9q33
Protein TypeTranscription Factor
Functionencodes a LIM-type homeobox transcription factor that plays a fundamental role in the development of GABAergic inhibitory interneurons in the mammalian forebrain.
Primary Expressionspecific interneuron populations, where it maintains aspects of interneuron identity and function
Molecular Weight43.8 kDa
Amino Acids406 aa
PathwaysShh, BMP, Wnt
UniProt IDQ9R0E3
NCBI Gene ID26468
Ensembl IDENSG00000106852
OMIM608139
GeneCardsLHX6
Human Protein AtlasLHX6
Associated DiseasesAlzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease
KG Connections13 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

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