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ECB-GENEPAGE-23150120
Gene Symbol :
 otx2
Symbol Status : Partially Curated


Gene Name: 
orthodenticle homeobox 2
Name Status : Partially Curated


Synonyms:
LOC110974187 , orthodenticle homolog , otx , Sp-Otx , SPU_010424 [-] ( Nomenclature history )

Gene Function:
May play a role in activation of the SPEC2A gene, binds to the TAATCC motif with high specificity. May have additional functions in the developing embryos. Subunit: Binds DNA as a monomer. Developmental Stage: Found initially in all cells of the cleaving embryo, but gradually becomes restricted to oral ectoderm and endoderm cells.

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Diseases: 


Disease Ontology:
microphthalmia

OMIM:
MICROPHTHALMIA, SYNDROMIC 5; MCOPS5 [+]

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