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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.
Entry Term(s)
Banded Hedgehog Protein
Desert Hedgehog Protein
Hedgehog Protein
Hedgehog Protein, Vertebrate
Indian Hedgehog Protein
Sonic Hedgehog Protein
Vertebrate Hedgehog Protein
Registry Numbers
0
Public MeSH Note
2007; HEDGEHOG PROTEIN, VERTEBRATE was indexed under PROTEINS 1994-2001, & under TRANS-ACTIVATORS 2002-2006
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.