Background
In vertebrates, the genes encoding the class of transcription factors called homeobox genes are found in clusters named A, B, C, and D on four separate chromosomes. Expression of these proteins is spatially and temporally regulated during embryonic development. This gene is part of the A cluster on chromosome 7 and encodes a DNA-binding transcription factor which may regulate gene expression, morphogenesis, and differentiation.
Synonyms
HOXA6; homeobox A6; homeo box A6 , HOX1, HOX1B; homeobox protein Hox-A6; Homeo box 1B; Homeo box A6; Homeobox 1B; Homeobox protein Hox A6; Homeobox protein HoxA6; HOX 1; Hox 1B; HOX1; HOX1.2; Hox1B; HX A6; HXA6; OTTHUMP00000217258; homeobox protein Hox-1B