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Gene information for HOXB4 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3214
Official gene symbolHOXB4
Full namehomeobox B4
Aliases,HOX-2.6,HOX2,HOX2F,
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. Intracellular or ectopic expression of this protein expands hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells in vivo and in vitro, making it a potential candidate for therapeutic stem cell expansion. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 17   Locus: 17q21-q22
Gene position46655743 - 46652869  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size2875 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID142965