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FOXC2 forkhead box C2

Gene ID: 2303, updated on 10-Jun-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: LD; MFH1; MFH-1; FKHL14

Summary

This gene belongs to the forkhead family of transcription factors which is characterized by a distinct DNA-binding forkhead domain. The specific function of this gene has not yet been determined; however, it may play a role in the development of mesenchymal tissues. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Copy number response

Description
Copy number response
Triplosensitivity

No evidence available (Last evaluated 2013-11-26)

ClinGen Genome Curation Page
Haploinsufficency

Sufficient evidence for dosage pathogenicity (Last evaluated 2013-11-26)

ClinGen Genome Curation PagePubMed

Genomic context

Location:
16q24.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 16; NC_000016.10 (86566829..86569728)
Total number of exons:
1

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