Noun
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homeodomain (plural homeodomains)
(biochemistry, genetics) A folded protein domain that binds to DNA and has a function in transcription
Retinoic acid has its effects by turning on a differential pattern of Hox genes which encode different homeodomain transcription factors which in turn can turn on cell type specific genes. Source: Internet
Plants As in animals, the plant homeobox genes code for the typical 60 amino acid long DNA-binding homeodomain or in case of the TALE (three amino acid loop extension) homeobox genes for an "atypical" homeodomain consisting of 63 amino acids. Source: Internet
Such complexes have a much higher target specificity than a single homeodomain protein. Source: Internet
The homeodomain binds DNA in a sequence-specific manner. Source: Internet