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DLX5 distal-less homeobox 5

Gene ID: 1749, updated on 18-Sep-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: SHFM1; SHFM1D

Summary

This gene encodes a member of a homeobox transcription factor gene family similiar to the Drosophila distal-less gene. The encoded protein may play a role in bone development and fracture healing. Mutation in this gene, which is located in a tail-to-tail configuration with another member of the family on the long arm of chromosome 7, may be associated with split-hand/split-foot malformation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Copy number response

Description
Copy number response
Haploinsufficency

No evidence available (Last evaluated 2012-05-14)

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Triplosensitivity

No evidence available (Last evaluated 2012-05-14)

ClinGen Genome Curation Page

Genomic context

Location:
7q21.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 7; NC_000007.14 (97020396..97024831, complement)
Total number of exons:
4

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