HLX Gene Summary [Human]

Enables sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in cell differentiation and regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to act upstream of or within several processes, including animal organ development; enteric nervous system development; and regulation of T-helper cell differentiation. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Predicted to be part of chromatin. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]

Details

Type
Retained Intron
Official Symbol
HLX
Official Name
H2.0 like homeobox [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:4978]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000136630
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 3142 Ensembl: ENSG00000136630
Aliases H2.0 like homeobox
Synonyms H2.0-like homeobox, HB24, HLX1
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

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 HLX 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
  • protein 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.
disease
  • acute myeloid leukemia
  • colorectal cancer
  • hypoplasia
  • hydrops fetalis
  • hypoalbuminemia
  • severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • herniation
  • anemia
regulated by
role in cell
  • expression in
  • proliferation
  • migration
  • morphology
  • abnormal morphology
  • adherence
  • differentiation
  • sprouting
  • senescence
  • lifespan

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
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human HLX gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • negative regulation of T-helper 2 cell differentiation
  • organ growth
  • positive regulation of T-helper 1 cell differentiation
  • signal transduction
  • positive regulation of organ growth
  • embryonic digestive tract morphogenesis
  • regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
  • T-helper 1 cell differentiation
  • T-helper 2 cell differentiation
  • enteric nervous system development
  • epithelial cell proliferation
  • liver development
  • skeletal muscle tissue development
  • positive regulation of epithelial cell proliferation

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • chromatin

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding
  • sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity

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