hoxb2 Gene Set

Dataset GeneRIF Biological Term Annotations
Category structural or functional annotations
Type biological term
Description homeobox B2|This gene is a member of the Antp homeobox family and encodes a nuclear protein with a homeobox DNA-binding domain. It is included in a cluster of homeobox B genes located on chromosome 17. The encoded protein functions as a sequence-specific transcription factor that is involved in development. Increased expression of this gene is associated with pancreatic cancer. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] (NCBI Entrez Gene Database, 3212)
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4 genes co-occuring with the biological term hoxb2 in literature-supported statements describing functions of genes from the GeneRIF Biological Term Annotations dataset.

Symbol Name
ALX4 ALX homeobox 4
HOXB2 homeobox B2
HOXB4 homeobox B4
ZBTB16 zinc finger and BTB domain containing 16