Gene:
hairless homolog (mouse)
Gene ID:
191636
Symbol:
HR
Species:
1000
Description:
This gene encodes a protein whose function has been linked to hair growth. A similar protein in rat functions as a transcriptional corepressor for thyroid hormone and interacts with histone deacetylases. Mutations in this gene have been documented in cases of autosomal recessive congenital alopecia and atrichia with papular lesions.