The homeobox sequence codes for a 60 amino acid protein domain known as the homeodomain. The main role of homeodomain is to act as a switch that controls gene transcription.See also: Hox gene. Please contribute to this project, if you have more information about this term feel free to edit this page. This page was last modified on 12 January 2009, at 09:04.This page has been accessed 11,228 times.he main role of homeodomain is to act as a switch that controls gene transcription. See also: Hox gene. Please contribute to this project, if you have more information about this term feel free to edit this page. This page was last modified on 12 January 2009, at 09:04.This page has been accessed 11,228 times.
KARIMA ADDETIA, MD â NPI #1740612993. Cardiovascular Disease. An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Fifth disease is a mild rash illness caused by parvovirus B19. This disease is usually not a problem for pregnant women and their babies. About half of pregnant women are immune to parvovirus B19, so they and their babies are usually protected from getting the virus and fifth disease. Pregnant women who are not immune usually have only mild illness if they are exposed to fifth disease. Also, their babies usually do not have any problems.