HOXA Gene Family

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** A family of genes found in a cluster on the p arm of chromosome 7. These genes encode transcription factors that play a role in gene expression, morphogenesis, and cell differentiation.

**Synonyms:** - HOX1 - HOXA - HOXA - HOXA Family - HOXA Gene - Homeo Box 1 - Homeo Box A - Homeo Box A Cluster - Homeobox A - Homeobox A Cluster - Hox-1 - Hox-A