LHX3 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human LHX3 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 9q34.3 and is approximately 9 kb in length. This allele, which encodes LIM/homeobox protein LHX3, is a transcription factor involved in motor neuron specification and pituitary development. Mutations in this gene are associated with combined pituitary hormone deficiency 3.

**Synonyms:** - CPHD3 - LIM Homeobox 3 wt Allele - LIM3 - M2-LHX3