Microphthalmia-Associated Transcription Factor

Synonyms

MITF Protein

MITF Transcription Factor

Microphthalmia Associated Transcription Factor

Microphthalmia, Transcription Factor

Transcription Factor Microphthalmia

Transcription Factor, Microphthalmia-Associated

A basic helix-loop-helix leucine zipper transcription factor that regulates the CELL DIFFERENTIATION and development of a variety of cell types including MELANOCYTES; OSTEOCLASTS; and RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM. Mutations in MITF protein have been associated with OSTEOPETROSIS and WAARDENBURG SYNDROME.