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GENE HOX [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-12-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Hox gene
1, record 1, English, Hox%20gene
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gene that contains a homeobox, a DNA sequence that determines the development of limbs and other body parts in an embryon. 2, record 1, English, - Hox%20gene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A particular subgroup of homeobox genes are the Hox genes, which are found in a special gene cluster, the HOX cluster. Hox genes function in patterning the body axis. Thus, by providing the identity of particular body regions, Hox genes determine where limbs and other body segments will grow in a developing fetus or larva. 3, record 1, English, - Hox%20gene
Record 1, Key term(s)
- HOX gene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gène Hox
1, record 1, French, g%C3%A8ne%20Hox
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les structures dont le développement correct pourrait dépendre de l'expression coordonnée des gènes HOX se trouvent les membres. En effet, le gène Hox-5.2 est très fortement exprimé dans les ébauches des membres chez l'embryon de neuf jours. 2, record 1, French, - g%C3%A8ne%20Hox
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une classification numérique à l'exemple de gène Hox-1.2 renvoie au second gène isolé en tant que membre de l'homéobox de critère 1... 1, record 1, French, - g%C3%A8ne%20Hox
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les gènes Hox font partie d'une classe particulière de gènes à homéoboîtes. 3, record 1, French, - g%C3%A8ne%20Hox
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gène HOX
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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