EGR2
EGR2 (Early Growth Response 2) is a gene that encodes a protein playing a crucial role in the development and maintenance of the peripheral nervous system. This protein is a transcription factor, which means it helps control the activity of other genes.
Function[edit | edit source]
The EGR2 protein is part of a group of proteins known as zinc finger proteins, which bind to specific areas of DNA and help control the activity of certain genes. Specifically, the EGR2 protein regulates genes involved in the development and maintenance of myelin, a protective substance that covers nerves.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Mutations in the EGR2 gene are associated with several types of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a disorder characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves. These mutations often result in a decrease in the amount of functional EGR2 protein, which disrupts the normal development of myelin and leads to the neurological problems seen in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
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