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Gene information for HOXB2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3212
Official gene symbolHOXB2
Full namehomeobox B2
Aliases,HOX2,HOX2H,Hox-2.8,K8,
Gene summaryThis 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 pancreatic cancer. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 17   Locus: 17q21-q22
Gene position46622393 - 46620017  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size2377 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID142967