This gene is a member of the caudal-related homeobox transcription factor gene family. The encoded protein is a major regulator of intestine-specific genes involved in cell growth an differentiation. This protein also plays a role in early embryonic development of the intestinal tract. Aberrant expression of this gene is associated with intestinal inflammation and tumorigenesis. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2012],CDX2,CDX-3,CDX2/AS,CDX3,Cell Biology & Developmental Biology,Epigenetics & Nuclear Signaling,Stem Cells,Transcription Factors,CDX2