Rhox3g - reproductive homeobox 3G

This gene is a member of the reproductive homeobox X-linked family (Rhox), which forms part of the superfamily of Homeobox transcription factors. Rhox family members are thought to contribute to early embryo development as well as female and male gametogenesis because they are expressed during embryogenesis and in reproductive tissues. In the mouse, this family expanded to form gene clusters categorized into alpha, beta and gamma, depending on chromosomal locations. Rhox3 paralogs are in the alpha cluster and are reported to be more highly expressed in testes compared to ovaries. This protein is missing a portion of the N-terminus compared to other Rhox3 paralogs, so its functional capacity is unclear. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2012]