LHX9 Gene Summary [Human]
This gene encodes a member of the LIM homeobox gene family of developmentally expressed transcription factors. The encoded protein contains a homeodomain and two cysteine-rich zinc-binding LIM domains involved in protein-protein interactions. The protein is highly similar to a mouse protein that causes gonadal agenesis when inactivated, suggesting a role in gonadal development. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | LHX9 |
| Official Name | LIM homeobox 9 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:14222] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000143355 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | LIM homeobox 9 |
| Synonyms | 3110009O07RIK, BB104635, LH2B, LIM homeobox 9, LIM homeobox protein 9, LOC100364075 |
| 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 LHX9 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
- LIM is a small protein-protein interaction domain, containing two zinc fingers
- double-stranded DNA binding
- 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.
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 LHX9 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- cell proliferation
- negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
- male gonad development
- neuron differentiation
- gonad morphogenesis
- female gonad development
- regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
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
- metal ion binding
- RNA polymerase II regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity