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'''HOXD8''' is a gene that belongs to the [[homeobox]] family of genes. The [[HOX genes]] are a group of related genes that control the body plan of an embryo along the head-tail axis. After the embryo is formed, HOX genes help determine the shape and formation of body parts, such as the limbs and organs.
 
{{Infobox gene
| name = HOXD8
| symbol = HOXD8
| HGNCid = 5125
| chromosome = 2
| arm = q
| band = 31
}}
 
'''HOXD8''' is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the [[homeobox]] family of transcription factors. These proteins play a crucial role in the regulation of [[developmental processes]] and [[morphogenesis]] in multicellular organisms.


== Function ==
== Function ==
The HOXD8 gene provides instructions for making a protein that plays a crucial role in development. This protein is a transcription factor, which means it attaches (binds) to specific regions of DNA and helps control the activity of particular genes. Researchers believe that the HOXD8 protein may regulate genes involved in the formation and development of several parts of the body, including the limbs and the [[central nervous system]].
The HOXD8 gene is part of the [[HOXD gene cluster]], which is located on chromosome 2. This cluster is one of four similar clusters found in the human genome, the others being [[HOXA]], [[HOXB]], and [[HOXC]]. The proteins encoded by these genes are involved in the patterning of the [[anterior-posterior axis]] during embryonic development.
 
== Clinical Significance ==
Mutations in the HOXD8 gene have been associated with several health conditions. For instance, some studies suggest a link between variations in this gene and an increased risk of [[congenital heart defects]]. Other research indicates that changes in the HOXD8 gene may be involved in certain types of cancer, including [[breast cancer]] and [[prostate cancer]]. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings and fully understand the role of the HOXD8 gene in human health and disease.


== Research ==
HOXD8, like other homeobox genes, contains a [[homeodomain]], which is a DNA-binding domain that allows the protein to bind to specific [[DNA sequences]] and regulate the expression of target genes. This regulation is essential for the proper development of [[limbs]], [[vertebrae]], and other body structures.
Research on the HOXD8 gene is ongoing, with scientists seeking to understand more about its functions and the effects of its mutations. This research could lead to new insights into human development and disease, potentially paving the way for new treatments for conditions associated with this gene.


[[File:HOXD8 gene location on human chromosome 2.png|thumb|right|300px|Location of the HOXD8 gene on human chromosome 2.]]
== Clinical significance ==
Mutations or dysregulation of HOXD8 and other homeobox genes can lead to developmental disorders and have been implicated in certain types of [[cancer]]. Research is ongoing to better understand the specific roles of HOXD8 in these processes and its potential as a target for therapeutic intervention.


== See Also ==
== See also ==
* [[Homeobox]]
* [[Homeobox]]
* [[HOX genes]]
* [[Transcription factor]]
* [[Transcription factor]]
* [[Congenital heart defects]]
* [[Gene expression]]
* [[Breast cancer]]
* [[Developmental biology]]
* [[Prostate cancer]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/3236 HOXD8 gene - NCBI]
* [https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/gene/HOXD8 HOXD8 - Genetics Home Reference]


[[Category:Genes]]
[[Category:Genes on human chromosome 2]]
[[Category:Human proteins]]
[[Category:Transcription factors]]
[[Category:Transcription factors]]
[[Category:Medical genetics]]
[[Category:Developmental genes and proteins]]
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Latest revision as of 20:45, 30 December 2024


HOXD8
Symbol HOXD8
HGNC ID 5125
Alternative symbols –
Entrez Gene –
OMIM –
RefSeq –
UniProt –
Chromosome 2q31
Locus supplementary data –


HOXD8 is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the homeobox family of transcription factors. These proteins play a crucial role in the regulation of developmental processes and morphogenesis in multicellular organisms.

Function[edit]

The HOXD8 gene is part of the HOXD gene cluster, which is located on chromosome 2. This cluster is one of four similar clusters found in the human genome, the others being HOXA, HOXB, and HOXC. The proteins encoded by these genes are involved in the patterning of the anterior-posterior axis during embryonic development.

HOXD8, like other homeobox genes, contains a homeodomain, which is a DNA-binding domain that allows the protein to bind to specific DNA sequences and regulate the expression of target genes. This regulation is essential for the proper development of limbs, vertebrae, and other body structures.

Clinical significance[edit]

Mutations or dysregulation of HOXD8 and other homeobox genes can lead to developmental disorders and have been implicated in certain types of cancer. Research is ongoing to better understand the specific roles of HOXD8 in these processes and its potential as a target for therapeutic intervention.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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External links[edit]

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