Entrez gene ID | | 4205 |
Official gene symbol | | MEF2A |
Full name | | myocyte enhancer factor 2A |
Aliases | | ,ADCAD1,RSRFC4,RSRFC9, |
Gene summary | | 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. |
Location | | Chromosome: 15 Locus: 15q26 |
Gene position | | 100106133 - 100256630 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 150498 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 600660 |
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