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Hedgehog Proteins MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Hedgehog Proteins
Tree Number(s)
D12.644.276.671
D12.776.467.671
D23.529.671
Unique ID
D053823
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053823
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.
Entry Term(s)
Banded Hedgehog Protein
Desert Hedgehog Protein
Hedgehog Protein
Hedgehog Protein, Vertebrate
Indian Hedgehog Protein
Sonic Hedgehog Protein
Vertebrate Hedgehog Protein
Public MeSH Note
2007; HEDGEHOG PROTEIN, VERTEBRATE was indexed under PROTEINS 1994-2001, & under TRANS-ACTIVATORS 2002-2006
History Note
2007(1994)
Date Established
2007/01/01
Date of Entry
2006/07/05
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Hedgehog Proteins Preferred
Indian Hedgehog Protein Narrower
Sonic Hedgehog Protein Narrower
Desert Hedgehog Protein Narrower
Hedgehog Protein, Vertebrate Narrower
Banded Hedgehog Protein Narrower
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