Hox gene clusters

Figure 34.2. Schematic representation of the genomic organization and embryonic expression pattern of the mammalian HOX gene clusters. HOX genes in the 3 regions of the cluster are generally expressed in the anterior portions of the embryo, whereas the HOX genes in the 5 regions of the clusters are expressed in the posterior portions and limb buds of the embryo. (Adapted and reproduced with permission from Daftary, G. S., and Taylor, H. S. Endocrine regulation of HOX genes. Endocr. Rev. 27, 331-355, 2006.)...

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