{"symbol":"HMX2","synonyms":["NKX5-2","H6L"],"name":"H6 family homeobox 2","description":"The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the NKL homeobox family of transcription factors. Members in this family are of ancient origin and play an important role in organ development during embryogenesis. A related mouse protein plays a role in patterning of inner ear structures. In humans, variations in a region containing this gene have been associated with inner ear malformations, vestibular dysfunction, and hearing loss. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2012]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":3167,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/3167","proteins":[{"symbol":"HMX2_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/HMX2_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"Homeoboxes","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/Homeoboxes"}]}