Paired Box Transcription Factors

**Definition:** A family of transcription factors that control EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT within a variety of cell lineages. They are characterized by a highly conserved paired DNA-binding domain that was first identified in DROSOPHILA segmentation genes.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.260.645 - D12.776.930.700

**Synonyms:** - Paired Box Transcription Factor - Pax Transcription Factors - Pax Transcription Factor