Otx Transcription Factors

**Definition:** A family of VERTEBRATE homeodomain proteins that share homology with orthodenticle protein, Drosophila. They regulate GENETIC TRANSCRIPTION and play an important role in EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT of the BRAIN.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.260.400.718 - D12.776.930.650

**Synonyms:** - Orthodenticle Homolog Homeodomain Proteins - Otx Homeodomain Proteins