HOXB2 – Wikipedia

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Protein-coding gene in humans

Homeobox protein Hox-B2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB2 gene.[5][6][7]

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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.[7]

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This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.