Homeobox gene

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005346",
  "term": "Homeobox gene",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A gene that contains a homeobox sequence, which is a DNA segment encoding a protein domain called a homeodomain. These genes are master regulators of development, controlling the formation of body structures and patterns during embryogenesis. They are highly conserved across many species, indicating their fundamental role in evolution.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "homeobox"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 764 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/homeobox-gene/"
}