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Early Growth Response Protein 2

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Definition: 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.     
See Also Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease 		Other names Transcription Factor, Krox-20; Transcription Factor, EGR2; Krox 20 Transcription Factor; Krox20 Protein; Krox-20 Transcription Factor; EGR2 Transcription Factor
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Krox-20 protein, Xenopus  0   *Early Growth Response Protein 2.
Egr2 protein, rat  0   *Early Growth Response Protein 2.
Egr2 protein, mouse  0   *Early Growth Response Protein 2.
EGR2 protein, human  0   *Early Growth Response Protein 2.

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