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RHOXF2

Introduction

Rhox homeobox family, member 2 also known as paired-like homeobox protein (PEPP-2) is a protein in humans that is encoded by the RHOXF2 gene.[1]

RHOXF2 contains a glutamine-rich N-terminus, a homeodomain, and a proline-rich C-terminus.[2]

References

  1. ↑ “Entrez Gene: Rhox homeobox family, member 2”.
  2. ↑ Wayne CM, MacLean JA, Cornwall G, Wilkinson MF (November 2002). “Two novel human X-linked homeobox genes, hPEPP1 and hPEPP2, selectively expressed in the testis”. Gene. 301 (1–2): 1–11. doi:10.1016/S0378-1119(02)01087-9. PMID 12490318.