Hoxa6 Gene Summary [Mouse]
Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within anterior/posterior pattern specification and embryonic skeletal system development. Predicted to be located in nuclear speck. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; gut; limb; and vertebral cartilage condensation. Orthologous to human HOXA6 (homeobox A6). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | Hoxa6 |
| Official Name | homeobox A6 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:96178] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSMUSG00000043219 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | homeobox A6 |
| Synonyms | homeobox A6, HOX1, HOX1.2, HOX1B, LOC100909604, LOC681956 |
| Species | Mouse, Mus musculus |
| 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 mouse 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 mouse 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