Homeobox Expressed in ES Cells 1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Homeobox expressed in ES cells 1 (185 aa, ~21 kDa) is encoded by the human HESX1 gene. This protein is involved in the inhibition of expression of target genes during development.

**Synonyms:** - HESX Homeobox 1 - HESX1 - Homeobox Protein ANF - hAnf