In this article, we will delve into the exciting world of HOXB4, exploring its origins, its impact on current society and possible future implications. Since its emergence, HOXB4 has captured the attention of different audiences, generating debates, reflections and mixed emotions. Over the years, HOXB4 has demonstrated its influence in different areas, from technology to the arts, including politics and popular culture. Through a detailed analysis, we will seek to understand the relevance of HOXB4 in the contemporary world and its potential to transform the reality around us.
Homeobox protein Hox-B4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXB4gene.[5][6][7]
Function
This gene is a member of the Antp homeobox family and encodes a nuclear protein with a homeoboxDNA-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. Intracellular or ectopic expression of this protein expands hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells in vivo and in vitro, making it a potential candidate for therapeutic stem cell expansion.[7]
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