DLX6
DLX6
DLX6 (pronounced D-L-X-six), also known as Distal-less homeobox 6, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DLX6 gene.
Etymology
The term DLX6 is derived from the Drosophila gene 'distal-less' (Dll), which is a homeobox gene involved in the regulation of morphogenesis. The number '6' indicates that it is one of the six homologs of the Drosophila distal-less gene found in mammals.
Function
DLX6 is a member of the homeobox family, a group of genes that play crucial roles in regulating embryogenesis and organogenesis. Specifically, DLX6 is involved in the development of the central nervous system and the facial skeleton.
Related Terms
- DLX5: A closely related gene that often works in conjunction with DLX6.
- Homeobox: A family of genes that DLX6 belongs to.
- Morphogenesis: The biological process that DLX6 is involved in.
- Organogenesis: Another biological process that DLX6 is involved in.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on DLX6
- Wikipedia's article - DLX6
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