HOXB Gene Family

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** A family of genes found in a cluster on the q arm of chromosome 17. These genes encode transcription factors that play a role in gene expression, cell proliferation and cell differentiation.

**Synonyms:** - HOX2 - HOXB - HOXB - HOXB Family - HOXB Gene - Homeo Box 2 - Homeo Box B - Homeo Box B Cluster - Homeobox B - Homeobox B Cluster - Hox-2