HOX4 genes encode transcription factors with potential auto- and cross-regulatory capacities.

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Published in EMBO J on December 01, 1991

Authors

V Zappavigna1, A Renucci, J C Izpisúa-Belmonte, G Urier, C Peschle, D Duboule

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1: EMBL, Heidelberg, FRG.

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