LHX1, Official Symbol LHX1provided by HGNC Official Full Name LIM homeobox 1provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:6593 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000273706 MIM:601999; AllianceGenome:HGNC:6593 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 LIM1; LIM-1 Summary This gene encodes a member of a large protein family which contains the LIM domain, a unique cysteine-rich zinc-binding domain. The encoded protein is a transcription factor important for the development of the renal and urogenital systems. This gene is a candidate for Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome, a disorder characterized by anomalies in the female genital tract. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2010] Expression Restricted expression toward kidney (RPKM 4.6) See more Orthologs mouse all