Moctopod
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Homeobox genes, also known as Hox genes are transcription factors involved in the rostrocaudal patterning of the brain and spinal cord.
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| KEROCHI
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Hey Moc,
Nice to see you here again!!
you're right about HOX gene!
In addition, mutation of HOX gene may cause extra digits( synpolydactyly) or short digits (brachydactyly)
Vitamin A- regulator of HOX genes.
What about PAX genes?
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| KEROCHI
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PAX genes-mutations assoc. w/ malformations
PAX 3- Waardenburg syndrome (cong. pigment abn. & deafness)
Pax 6- aniridia
PAX 2- Wilm's syndrome
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| Moctopod
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And thanks once again Kerochi!
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