Early Growth Response Protein 2

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.

Year introduced: 2006(1988)

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.260.158.750, D12.776.460.525.750, D12.776.930.213.750

MeSH Unique ID: D051767

Entry Terms:

• Krox20 Protein
• EGR2 Transcription Factor
• Transcription Factor, EGR2
• Krox-20 Transcription Factor
• Krox 20 Transcription Factor
• Transcription Factor, Krox-20

See Also:

• Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
DNA-Binding Proteins
Early Growth Response Transcription Factors
Early Growth Response Protein 2

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Immediate-Early Proteins
Early Growth Response Transcription Factors
Early Growth Response Protein 2

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Transcription Factors
Early Growth Response Transcription Factors
Early Growth Response Protein 2