Pre-B-cell leukemia transcription factor 1 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''PBX1''
gene
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Interactions
PBX1 has been shown to
interact
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HOXB1
Homeobox protein Hox-B1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''HOXB1'' gene.
Function
This gene belongs to the homeobox family of genes. The homeobox genes encode a highly conserved family of transcription factors that play an import ...
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HOXB7
Homeobox protein Hox-B7 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''HOXB7'' gene.
Function
This gene is a member of the Antp homeobox family and encodes a protein with a homeobox DNA-binding domain. It is included in a cluster of homeobox B ...
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MEIS1
Homeobox protein Meis1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MEIS1 gene.
Function
Homeobox genes, of which the most well-characterized category is represented by the HOX genes, play a crucial role in normal development. In addition, se ...
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