| Primary Identifier | MGI:2139360 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
| Chromosome | 2 | NCBI Gene Number | 99377 |
| Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
| description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 9.1.0) Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including chordate embryonic development; regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; and ventricular septum development. Located in heterochromatin and nucleus. Part of protein-containing complex. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; egg cylinder; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; and sensory organ. Used to study Duane-radial ray syndrome and otitis media. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Duane retraction syndrome; Duane-radial ray syndrome; Holt-Oram syndrome; IVIC syndrome; and ventricular septal defect. Orthologous to human SALL4 (spalt like transcription factor 4). PHENOTYPE: Homozygous mutation of this gene results in early embryonic lethality before somite formation. Heterozygous mutation of this locus causes variable phenotypes, from heart and digit defects to deafness, anogenital tract defects, cranial and carpal bone defects and renal agenesis or hypoplasia. [provided by MGI curators] |