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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1998-9-9
pubmed:abstractText
The HOXC6 homeodomain-containing proteins act as transcription factors in the genetic control of multiple genes involved in development and cell differentiation. Two HOXC6 polypeptides are encoded by a single homeobox ('HOX') gene described as 'master gene' for the crucial role it plays in the patterning and axial morphogenesis of multiple species. Transcription of the HOXC6 gene is initiated from two promoters and generates two proteins that share the same DNA-binding domain but harbor a distinct N-terminal region. Recent studies have demonstrated that both HOXC6 products can activate or repress transcription, depending on the cellular context. Functional in vivo specificity of HOXC6 proteins may be achieved through combinatorial interactions with other members of the HOX family as well as with co-factors whose identities are largely unknown. Disruption of this 'HOX code' may lead to pathology such as developmental defects.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
1357-2725
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
30
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
651-5
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1998
pubmed:articleTitle
The HOXC6 homeodomain-containing proteins.
pubmed:affiliation
Laboratory of Medical Chemistry and Medical Oncology, C.H.U., Sart-Tilman, University of Liege, Belgium. vbours@ulg.ac.be
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review