The protein encoded by this gene is a homeobox protein that is similar to the Drosophila 'sine oculis' gene product. This gene is found in a cluster of related genes on chromosome 14 and is thought to be involved in eye development. Defects in this gene are a cause of isolated microphthalmia with ca
Involved in homologous chromosome pairing at meiosis. Predicted to be located in chromosome. Predicted to be active in central element. Implicated in primary ovarian insufficiency 18 and spermatogenic failure 52. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]