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Gene information for HOXC8 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3224
Official gene symbolHOXC8
Full namehomeobox C8
Aliases,HOX3,HOX3A,
Gene summaryThis gene belongs to the homeobox family of genes. The homeobox genes encode a highly conserved family of transcription factors that play an important role in morphogenesis in all multicellular organisms. Mammals possess four similar homeobox gene clusters, HOXA, HOXB, HOXC and HOXD, which are located on different chromosomes and consist of 9 to 11 genes arranged in tandem. This gene is one of several homeobox HOXC genes located in a cluster on chromosome 12. The product of this gene may play a role in the regulation of cartilage differentiation. It could also be involved in chondrodysplasias or other cartilage disorders. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 12   Locus: 12q13.3
Gene position54402890 - 54406547  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size3658 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID142970