HOXA4

In vertebrates, the genes encoding the class of transcription factors called homeobox genes are found in clusters named A, B, C, and D on four separate chromosomes. Expression of these proteins is spatially and temporally regulated during embryonic development. This gene is part of the A cluster on chromosome 7 and encodes a DNA-binding transcription factor which may regulate gene expression, morphogenesis, and differentiation.

HOMEOBOX A4

Sequence-specific transcription factor which is part of a developmental regulatory system that provides cells with specific positional identities on the anterior-posterior axis. Binds to sites in the 5'-flanking sequence of its coding region with various affinities. The consensus sequences of the high and low affinity binding sites are 5'-TAATGA[CG]-3' and 5'-CTAATTTT-3'.

Anatomical structure morphogenesis Source: ProtInc
Anterior/posterior pattern specification Source: GO_Central
Embryonic skeletal system morphogenesis Source: GO_Central
Regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II Source: GO_Central

Nucleus