Recombinant Human Myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2D (MEF2D)

Uniprot Id

Q14814

Target Species

Human

Target Name

MEF2D

Target Full Name

Myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2D

Target Function

Transcriptional activator which binds specifically to the MEF2 element, 5'-YTA[AT](4)TAR-3', found in numerous muscle-specific, growth factor- and stress-induced genes. Mediates cellular functions not only in skeletal and cardiac muscle development, but also in neuronal differentiation and survival. Plays diverse roles in the control of cell growth, survival and apoptosis via p38 MAPK signaling in muscle-specific and/or growth factor-related transcription. Plays a critical role in the regulation of neuronal apoptosis.

Target Subcellular Location

Nucleus. Note=Translocated by HDAC4 to nuclear dots.

Target Protein Families

MEF2 family

Target Synonyms

DKFZp686I1536; MADS box transcription factor 2 polypeptide D; Mef2d; MEF2D_HUMAN; Myocyte enhancer factor 2D; Myocyte specific enhancer factor 2, polypeptide D; Myocyte specific enhancer factor 2D; Myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2D

Target Background

This gene is a member of the myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2 (MEF2) family of transcription factors. Members of this family are involved in control of muscle and neuronal cell differentiation and development, and are regulated by class II histone deacetylases. Fusions of the encoded protein with Deleted in Azoospermia-Associated Protein 1 (DAZAP1) due to a translocation have been found in an acute lymphoblastic leukemia cell line, suggesting a role in leukemogenesis. The encoded protein may also be involved in Parkinson disease and myotonic dystrophy. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.