Genes, Homeobox

Synonyms

Gene, Homeo Box

Gene, Homeobox

Gene, Homeotic

Gene, Hox

Genes, Homeo Box

Genes, Homeotic

Genes, Hox

Homeo Box

Homeo Box Gene

Homeo Box Genes

Homeo Box Sequence

Homeo Box Sequences

Homeo Boxes

Homeobox

Homeobox Gene

Homeobox Genes

Homeobox Sequence

Homeobox Sequences

Homeoboxes

Homeotic Gene

Homeotic Genes

Hox Gene

Hox Genes

Sequence, Homeo Box

Sequence, Homeobox

Sequences, Homeo Box

Sequences, Homeobox

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.