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homeobox gene
homeobox genen. Any of a large family of genes containing a characteristic sequence of nucleotides, called the "homeobox," that codes for an amino acid sequence that binds to DNA. Homeobox genes are found in all multicellular organisms and play an important role in embryologic development.ho′me•o•box gene` (ˈhoʊ mi əˌbɒks)
n. any of a group of genes whose function is to divide the early embryo into bands of cells with the potential to become specific organs or tissues. [1985–90; homeo- + box1] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | homeobox gene - one of various similar homeotic genes that are involved in bodily segmentation during embryonic developmenthomeoboxhomeotic gene - one the genes that are involved in embryologic development |
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homeobox genen. One of a group of genes with a characteristic sequence of nucleotides coding an amino acid sequence that functions in binding to DNA. Homeobox genes are involved in the formation of bodily segmentation during embryologic development.homeobox geneAny transcription factor that regulates the growth, differentiation, replication, and movement of cells in the body. These genes influence both normal and abnormal embyological development and the development or suppression of malignant tumors. See also: genehomeobox gene
Related to homeobox gene: Hox geneSynonyms for homeobox genenoun one of various similar homeotic genes that are involved in bodily segmentation during embryonic developmentSynonymsRelated Words |