This gene is a member of the Abd-Bhomeobox family and encodes a protein with a homeoboxDNA-binding domain. It is included in a cluster of homeobox D genes located on chromosome 2. The encoded nuclear protein functions as a sequence-specifictranscription factor that is expressed in the developing limb buds and is involved in differentiation and limb development.
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