LHX8 Gene Summary [Human]
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the LIM homeobox family of proteins, which are involved in patterning and differentiation of various tissue types. These proteins contain two tandemly repeated cysteine-rich double-zinc finger motifs known as LIM domains, in addition to a DNA-binding homeodomain. This family member is a transcription factor that plays a role in tooth morphogenesis. It is also involved in oogenesis and in neuronal differentiation. This gene is a candidate gene for cleft palate, and it is also associated with odontoma formation. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2012]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | LHX8 |
| Official Name | LIM homeobox 8 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:28838] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000162624 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | LIM homeobox 8 |
| Synonyms | L3, LHX7, LIM homeobox 8, LIM homeobox protein 8 |
| 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 LHX8 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.
disease
- palatal shelves fail to meet at midline
- diverticulitis
- premature ovarian failure
- generalized anxiety disorder
role in cell
- quantity
- expression in
- number
- apoptosis
- development
- differentiation
- maturation
- degeneration
- lack
- abnormal morphology
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 LHX8 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- neuron differentiation
- odontogenesis of dentin-containing tooth
- female gonad development
- forebrain neuron development
- regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
- learning or memory
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- female germ cell nucleus
- 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