HOXA6 Gene Summary [Human]
In vertebrates, the genes encoding the class of transcription factors called homeobox genes are found in clusters named A, B, C, and D on four separate chromosomes. Expression of these proteins is spatially and temporally regulated during embryonic development. This gene is part of the A cluster on chromosome 7 and encodes a DNA-binding transcription factor which may regulate gene expression, morphogenesis, and differentiation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | HOXA6 |
| Official Name | homeobox A6 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:5107] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000106006 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | homeobox A6 |
| Synonyms | homeobox A6, HOX1, HOX1.2, HOX1B, LOC100909604, LOC681956 |
| Species | Human, Homo sapiens |
| Orthologies |
Protein Domains
A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human HOXA6 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
- transcription regulator
- double-stranded DNA binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding
- homeodomain
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Nucleus
- nucleoplasm
- nuclear speckles
- chromatin
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human HOXA6 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- anterior/posterior pattern specification
- embryonic skeletal system development
- regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
- nuclear speck
- chromatin
- nucleoplasm
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity