Homeodomain Proteins

**Definition:** Proteins encoded by homeobox genes (GENES, HOMEOBOX) that exhibit structural similarity to certain prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA-binding proteins. Homeodomain proteins are involved in the control of gene expression during morphogenesis and development (GENE EXPRESSION REGULATION, DEVELOPMENTAL).

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.260.400

**Synonyms:** - Homeobox Proteins - Homeoproteins - Homeotic Proteins - Homeo Domain Proteins - Homeodomain Protein - Homeo Domain Protein - Homeobox Protein - Homeoprotein - Homeotic Protein