Chemicals and Drugs

Homeodomain Proteins

Proteins encoded by homeobox genes (GENES, HOMEOBOX) that exhibit structural similarity to certain prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA-binding proteins. Homeodomain proteins are involved in the control of gene expression during morphogenesis and development (GENE EXPRESSION REGULATION, DEVELOPMENTAL).

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Abstract

Proteins encoded by homeobox genes (GENES, HOMEOBOX) that exhibit structural similarity to certain prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA-binding proteins. Homeodomain proteins are involved in the control of gene expression during morphogenesis and development (GENE EXPRESSION REGULATION, DEVELOPMENTAL).

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18 entry terms
  • Homeo Domain Protein
  • Homeo Domain Proteins
  • Homeobox Protein
  • Homeobox Proteins
  • Homeodomain Protein
  • Homeoprotein
  • Homeoproteins
  • Homeotic Protein
  • Homeotic Proteins
  • Domain Protein, Homeo
  • Protein, Homeo Domain
  • Protein, Homeobox
  • Protein, Homeodomain
  • Protein, Homeotic
  • Proteins, Homeo Domain
  • Proteins, Homeobox
  • Proteins, Homeodomain
  • Proteins, Homeotic

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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DNA-binding proteins

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  • DNA-Binding Proteins (1988-1994)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Homeodomain Proteins. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018398. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018398
  2. Homeodomain Proteins. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66658936