SIX1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SIX1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 14q23.1 and is approximately 3 kb in length. This allele, which encodes homeobox protein SIX1, may play a role in skeletal muscle development. Mutation of the gene is associated with both autosomal dominant deafness type 23 and branchiootic syndrome type 3.

**Synonyms:** - BOS3 - DFNA23 - Deafness, Autosomal Dominant 23 Gene - SIX Homeobox 1 wt Allele - Sine Oculis Homeobox (Drosophila) Homolog 1 Gene - Sine Oculis Homeobox Homolog 1 (Drosophila) Gene - Sine Oculis Homeobox, Drosophila, Homolog of, 1 Gene - TIP39