DUX4L1 Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human DUX4L1 gene is located in the vicinity of 4q35 and is approximately 2 kb in length. The product is a processed pseudogene that produces an RNA transcript, but does not encode a protein product. This gene is within a D4Z4 repeat array; contraction of this macrosatellite repeat is associated with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD).

**Synonyms:** - DUX10 - DUX4L1 - DUX4L1 - DUX4L1 - Double Homeobox 4 Gene - Double Homeobox 4 Like 1 (Pseudogene) Gene - Double Homeobox 4 Like 1 Gene