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GlossaryHomeobox Genes

regulatory genes controlling body plan and organ development

Homeobox genes, often referred to as Hox genes, are a group of regulatory genes that play a crucial role in determining the body plan and the formation of tissues and organs during early embryonic development. They contain a specific DNA sequence called the homeobox, which encodes a protein domain (the homeodomain) that can bind to DNA and regulate the expression of other genes. This precise regulation ensures that body structures form in the correct locations.

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research Hox Demarcates Regional Regeneration of Adult Hair Follicle Stem Cells

June 2017 in “Mechanisms of development”

Hox genes control hair follicle stem cell regeneration in different body regions.

research Hox in the Niche Controls Hair Heterogeneity

4 citations , October 2018 in “Cell Stem Cell”

Hox genes control hair growth patterns in mammals by regulating stem cell activity in the skin.

research Identification of Novel Glucocorticoid Receptor-Regulated Genes Involved in Epidermal Homeostasis and Hair Follicle Differentiation

19 citations , September 2007 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”

Glucocorticoid receptors help regulate genes important for skin health and hair growth.

research Specific Ectodermal Enhancers Control the Expression of Hoxc Genes in Developing Mammalian Integuments

June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

The HoxC gene cluster and its enhancers are essential for developing hair and nails in mammals.

research Hox Genes in Development and Beyond

83 citations , January 2023 in “Development”

Hox genes are crucial for development and tissue maintenance, affecting structures and functions throughout life.

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