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.