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Gene information for HOXB9 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3219
Official gene symbolHOXB9
Full namehomeobox B9
Aliases,HOX-2.5,HOX2,HOX2E,
Gene summaryThis gene is a member of the Abd-B 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 leukemia, prostate cancer and lung cancer. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 17   Locus: 17q21.3
Gene position46703835 - 46698518  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size5318 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID142964