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World J Clin Oncol. Apr 10, 2012; 3(4): 48-56
Published online Apr 10, 2012. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v3.i4.48
Table 5 Hox genes of the Caenorhabditis elegans: Homologs of humans
Gene productMammalian relative(s)Molecular function
EGL-5EGg- laying defectsHox9-13 (all human posterior Hox genes)Hox transcription factor. Upregulated by Ras signaling.
LIN-39Abnormal cell LINeageHoxB5Hox transcription factor. Upregulated by Ras signaling.