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.

Synonyms: 0, Krox 20 Transcription Factor, EGR2 Transcription Factor, Early Growth Response Protein 2, Krox-20 Transcription Factor, Transcription Factor, EGR2, Krox20 Protein, Transcription Factor, Krox-20

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2006(1988) ,2006; EARLY GROWTH RESPONSE PROTEIN 2 was indexed under DNA-BINDING PROTEINS & TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS 1988-2005

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D051767