Protein-coding gene in humans
Homeobox protein Meis1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MEIS1 gene.
Function.
Homeobox genes, of which the most well-characterized category is represented by the HOX genes, play a crucial role in normal development. In addition, several homeoproteins are involved in neoplasia. This gene encodes a homeobox protein belonging to the TALE ('three amino acid loop extension') family of homeodomain-containing proteins.
Interactions.
MEIS1 has been shown to interact with PBX1 and HOXA9.
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