| Gene Symbol | LHX6 |
| Full Name | LIM Homeobox 6 |
| Chromosome | 9q33 |
| Protein Type | Transcription Factor |
| Function | encodes a LIM-type homeobox transcription factor that plays a fundamental role in the development of GABAergic inhibitory interneurons in the mammalian forebrain. |
| Primary Expression | specific interneuron populations, where it maintains aspects of interneuron identity and function |
| Molecular Weight | 43.8 kDa |
| Amino Acids | 406 aa |
| Pathways | Shh, BMP, Wnt |
| UniProt ID | Q9R0E3 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 26468 |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000106852 |
| OMIM | 608139 |
| GeneCards | LHX6 |
| Human Protein Atlas | LHX6 |
| Associated Diseases | Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease |
| KG Connections | 13 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsHPASTRING |