Gene entry
VSX2
visual system homeobox 2
- Chromosome
- 14
- Cytoband
- 14q24.3
- Variants (rsID)
- 6
VSX2 is a protein-coding gene, meaning the body reads it as instructions to build a protein, located on chromosome 14 (region 14q24.3). Its official name is “visual system homeobox 2”. The reference table lists 6 variants (rsID) for this gene.
Clinically classified variants
2 reference-table entries with clinical significance.
- rs8020424Benignsingle nucleotide variantMicrophthalmia, isolated, with coloboma 3|Isolated microphthalmia 2
- rs121912543Pathogenicsingle nucleotide variantMicrophthalmia, cataracts, and iris abnormalities|Isolated microphthalmia 2
Other listed variants
Public references
Data from the institutional reference table and public NCBI annotation. For education only; not a substitute for medical or genetic counselling.