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Biological Factors > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > Hedgehog Proteins
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > Hedgehog Proteins
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > Hedgehog Proteins

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Hedgehog Proteins  

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Entry terms

  • Hedgehog Protein
  • Protein, Hedgehog

Scope note

  • A family of intercellular signaling proteins that play an important role in regulating the development of many TISSUES and organs. Their name derives from the observation of a hedgehog-like appearance in DROSOPHILA embryos with genetic mutations that block their action.

History note

  • 2007(1994)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D053823

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