HOXA4 Gene Summary [Human]
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. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | HOXA4 |
| Official Name | homeobox A4 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:5105] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000197576 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | homeobox A4 |
| Synonyms | homeo box A4, HOX1, Hox-1.4, HOX1D, Hox1r2 |
| Species | Human, Homo sapiens |
| Orthologies |
Protein Domains
A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human HOXA4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
- transcription regulator
- double-stranded DNA binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding
- homeodomain
- DNA binding
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the HOXA4 gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
- heart disease
- systolic heart failure
- preeclampsia
- abdominal aortic aneurysm
- myocardial infarction
role in cell
- proliferation
- expression in
- quantity
- migration
- cell spreading
- binding in
- cell-cell adhesion
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Nucleus
- perinuclear region
- nucleoplasm
- nuclear bodies
- chromatin
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human HOXA4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- anterior/posterior pattern specification
- anatomical structure morphogenesis
- positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
- embryonic skeletal system morphogenesis
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nuclear body
- chromatin
- nucleoplasm
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- RNA polymerase II core promoter proximal region sequence-specific DNA binding
- sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity