IRX1
IRX1 is a gene that encodes a member of the Iroquois homeobox gene family. Members of this family are involved in pattern formation and cell differentiation during embryogenesis. The encoded protein has been associated with several developmental processes in the heart and the gastrointestinal tract.
Function[edit | edit source]
IRX1 is a transcription factor that plays a crucial role in the regulation of organogenesis. It is involved in the development of the heart, lung, and gastrointestinal tract. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the Iroquois homeobox gene family, which are known to play a role in pattern formation and cell differentiation during embryogenesis.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Alterations in the IRX1 gene have been associated with various diseases. For instance, mutations in this gene have been linked to congenital heart disease and gastrointestinal cancer. Furthermore, the gene has been implicated in the development of lung cancer, with studies showing that it may act as a tumor suppressor gene.
Research[edit | edit source]
Research into the IRX1 gene is ongoing, with scientists aiming to better understand its role in development and disease. This could potentially lead to new therapeutic strategies for conditions associated with alterations in this gene.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Iroquois homeobox
- Transcription factor
- Organogenesis
- Congenital heart disease
- Gastrointestinal cancer
- Lung cancer
References[edit | edit source]
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