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Achaete-Scute Complex Genome Region
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Definition
: A genomic region found in DROSOPHILA. The region contains genes encoding BASIC HELIX-LOOP-HELIX TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS that play a critical role in the regulation of pattern formation during EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT.
Other names
Gene Complices, Achaete-
Scute; Gene Complex, Achaete-
Scute; Achaete Scute Gene Complex; Achaete Scute Complex Genome Region; Achaete-
Scute Gene Complex