SIX5 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SIX5 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 19q13.32 and is approximately 4 kb in length. This allele, which encodes homeobox protein SIX5, plays a role in both the regulation of transcription and the regulation of organogenesis. Mutations in this gene are associated with branchiootorenal syndrome type 2.

**Synonyms:** - BOR2 - DMAHP - SIX Homeobox 5 wt Allele - Sine Oculis Homeobox, Drosophila, Homolog of, 5 Gene