Early Growth Response Protein 2
Synonyms
EGR2 Transcription Factor
Krox 20 Transcription Factor
Krox-20 Transcription Factor
Krox20 Protein
Transcription Factor, EGR2
Transcription Factor, Krox-20
An early growth response transcription factor that controls the formation of the MYELIN SHEATH around peripheral AXONS by SCHWANN CELLS. Mutations in EGR2 transcription factor have been associated with HEREDITARY MOTOR AND SENSORY NEUROPATHIES such as CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE.
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