MNX1
MNX1 (also known as Motor Neuron and Pancreas Homeobox 1) is a gene that encodes a protein playing a crucial role in the development of the pancreas and the motor neurons. Mutations in this gene are associated with several disorders, including Currarino syndrome and congenital hypopituitarism.
Function[edit | edit source]
The MNX1 gene provides instructions for making a protein that is involved in the development of motor neurons and the pancreas. This protein is a transcription factor, which means it attaches (binds) to specific regions of DNA and helps control the activity of particular genes.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Mutations in the MNX1 gene can lead to several disorders. The most common is Currarino syndrome, a condition characterized by a triad of anomalies: a sacral defect, anorectal malformation, and a presacral mass.
Another disorder associated with mutations in the MNX1 gene is congenital hypopituitarism, a condition that affects the pituitary gland and can lead to growth failure, delayed puberty, and other health problems.
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