Gene:
mesenchyme homeo box 2 (growth arrest-specific homeo box)
Gene ID:
194536
Symbol:
MEOX2
Species:
1000
Description:
This gene belongs to a family of nonclustered, diverged homeobox genes. It is an important regulator of vertebrate limb myogenesis. Mutations in the gene may be involved in craniofacial and/or skeletal abnormalities.