Homeobox protein Hox-B8 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB8 gene. [5] [6] [7]
This gene is a member of the Antp homeobox family and encodes a nuclear protein with a homeobox DNA-binding domain. It is included in a cluster of Homeobox B genes located on chromosome 17. The encoded protein functions as a sequence-specific transcription factor that is involved in development. Increased expression of this gene is associated with colorectal cancer. Mice that have had the murine ortholog (see Homology (biology) § Orthology) of this gene knocked out exhibit an excessive pathologic grooming behavior. This behavior is similar to the hair-pulling behavior of humans suffering from trichotillomania (TTM). [7]
Transplantation of normal (wild-type) bone marrow into a Hoxb8 mutant mouse results in a reduction of compulsive grooming. [8]
Homeobox protein Hox-B7 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB7 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-B6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB6 gene.
Homeobox D10, also known as HOXD10, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the HOXD10 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-A11 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXA11 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-B5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB5 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-B4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB4 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-C8 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXC8 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-B1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB1 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-B2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB2 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-B9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB9 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-D3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXD3 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-B3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB3 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-C4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXC4 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-D9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXD9 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-C6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXC6 gene. Hox-C6 expression is highest in the fallopian tube and ovary. HoxC6 has been highly expressed in many types of cancers including prostate, breast, and esophageal squamous cell cancer.
Homeobox protein Hox-C13 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXC13 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-C9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXC9 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-C5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXC5 gene.
Homeobox protein Hox-A6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXA6 gene.
Homeobox C12 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXC12 gene.
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