MEF2A

Also known as ADCAD1, RSRFC4, RSRFC9, mef2, myocyte enhancer factor 2A

protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens

Gene data

MEF2A

Name: myocyte enhancer factor 2A
Type: protein-coding
Aliases: ADCAD1, RSRFC4, RSRFC9, mef2

The protein encoded by this gene is a DNA-binding transcription factor that activates many muscle-specific, growth factor-induced, and stress-induced genes. The encoded protein can act as a homodimer or as a heterodimer and is involved in several cellular processes, including muscle development, neuronal differentiation, cell growth control, and apoptosis. Defects in this gene could be a cause of autosomal dominant coronary artery disease 1 with myocardial infarction (ADCAD1). Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010].

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