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NF-E2-Related Factor 2

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Definition: A basic-leucine zipper transcription factor that was originally described as a transcriptional regulator controlling expression of the BETA-GLOBIN gene. It may regulate the expression of a wide variety of genes that play a role in protecting cells from oxidative damage.      Other names NF E2 Related Factor 2; Nuclear Factor (Erythroid-Derived 2)-Like 2 Protei; Nrf2 Protein; Nfe2l2 Protein
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
nfe2l2 protein, zebrafish  0   *Zebrafish Proteins *NF-E2-Related Factor 2.
Nfe2l2 protein, rat  0   *NF-E2-Related Factor 2.
Nfe2l2 protein, mouse  0   *NF-E2-Related Factor 2.
NFE2L2 protein, human  0   *NF-E2-Related Factor 2.

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