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Gene information for HOXB7 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3217
Official gene symbolHOXB7
Full namehomeobox B7
Aliases,HHO.C1,HOX2,HOX2C,Hox-2.3,
Gene summaryThis gene is a member of the Antp homeobox family and encodes a protein with a homeobox DNA-binding domain. It is included in a cluster of homeobox B genes located on chromosome 17. The encoded nuclear protein functions as a sequence-specific transcription factor that is involved in cell proliferation and differentiation. Increased expression of this gene is associated with some cases of melanoma and ovarian carcinoma. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 17   Locus: 17q21.3
Gene position46688383 - 46684594  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size3790 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID142962