Gene:
MADS box transcription enhancer factor 2, polypeptide C (myocyte enhancer factor 2C)
Gene ID:
195744
Symbol:
MEF2C
Species:
1000
Description:
Transcription activator which binds specifically to the MEF2 element present in the regulatory regions of many muscle- specific genes. Controls cardiac morphogenesis and myogenesis, and is also involved in vascular development. May also be involved in neurogenesis and in the development of cortical architecture (By similarity). Isoform 3 and isoform 4, which lack the repressor domain, are more active than isoform 1 and isoform 2.