Concept information
Preferred term
Genes, Homeobox
Type
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mesh:Descriptor
Definition
- Genes that encode highly conserved TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS that control positional identity of cells (BODY PATTERNING) and MORPHOGENESIS throughout development. Their sequences contain a 180 nucleotide sequence designated the homeobox, so called because mutations of these genes often results in homeotic transformations, in which one body structure replaces another. The proteins encoded by homeobox genes are called HOMEODOMAIN PROTEINS.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Genes, Homeo Box
- Genes, Homeotic
- Homeotic Genes
- Hox Genes
Allowable Qualifier(s)
In other languages
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French
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Gène homéotique
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Gènes à homéoboite
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Gènes à homéoboîte
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Gènes à homéobox
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Homéogènes
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-GG1FWG4H-G
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