LHX5, Official Symbol LHX5provided by HGNC Official Full Name LIM homeobox 5provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:14216 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000089116 MIM:605992; AllianceGenome:HGNC:14216 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Summary This gene encodes a protein belonging to a large protein family, members of which carry the LIM domain, a unique cysteine-rich zinc-binding domain. The encoded protein may function as a transcriptional regulator and be involved in the control of differentiation and development of the forebrain. In mice, this protein is essential for the regulation of precursor cell proliferation and the control of neuronal differentiation and migration during hippocampal development. This protein is involved in learning and motor functions in adult mice. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] Expression Low expression observed in reference dataset See more Orthologs mouse all