HOX Genes

Reviews current research findings and thought on the role of Hox genes in vertebrate pattern formation along the anterior-posterior body axis.

Olivier Pourquie (Volume editor)

9780123745293, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 2 September 2009

328 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.4 cm, 0.75 kg

A subgroup of homeobox genes, which play an important role in the developmental processes of a variety of multicellular organisms, Hox genes have been shown to play a critical role in vertebrate pattern formation. Hox genes can be thought of as general purpose control genes—that is, they are similar in many organisms and direct the same processes in a variety of organisms, from mouse, to fly, to human.

1) Hox Genes in the Nervous System of Vertebrates
Author: Krumlauf

2)Evolution of Hox Gene Clusters
Author: D Ferrier

3) Hox Genes in Breast Development and Breast Cancer
Author: C Hagios

4)Endocrine Regulation of Hox Genes
Author: G Daftary

5)Role of Hox Genes in Bladder Cancer

6)Consequences of Hox Gene Duplication in Vertebrates
Author: McClintock

7)Hox Genes and Limb Evolution
Author: Jimenez

Subject Areas: Developmental biology [PSC], Genetics [non-medical PSAK]