HMX1, Official Symbol HMX1provided by HGNC Official Full Name H6 family homeobox 1provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:5017 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000215612 MIM:142992; AllianceGenome:HGNC:5017 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 Also known as H6; NKX5-3 Summary This gene encodes a transcription factor that belongs to the H6 family of homeobox proteins. This protein can bind a 5'-CAAG-3' core DNA sequence, and it is involved in the development of craniofacial structures. Mutations in this gene cause oculoauricular syndrome, a disorder of the eye and external ear. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009] Expression Low expression observed in reference dataset See more Orthologs mouse all