DMBX1( Human )
diencephalon/mesencephalon homeobox 1
Alias
MBX|OTX3|PAXB
This gene encodes a member of the bicoid sub-family of homeodomain-containing transcription factors. The encoded protein acts as a transcription factor and may play a role in brain and sensory organ development. Two transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].