{"symbol":"HESX1","synonyms":["CPHD5","RPX"],"name":"HESX homeobox 1","description":"This gene encodes a conserved homeobox protein that is a transcriptional repressor in the developing forebrain and pituitary gland. Mutations in this gene are associated with septooptic dysplasia, HESX1-related growth hormone deficiency, and combined pituitary hormone deficiency. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":8820,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/8820","proteins":[{"symbol":"HESX1_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/HESX1_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"Homeoboxes","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/Homeoboxes"}]}