Twist-Related Protein 2

**Definition:** A twist family transcription factor that is expressed in MESODERM as well as the DERMIS during mammalian EMBRYOGENESIS. It is structurally and functionally similar to TWIST-RELATED PROTEIN 1; it also regulates OSTEOGENESIS and the expression of CYTOKINES in response to INFLAMMATION.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.260.103.906.500 - D12.776.930.125.906.500

**Synonyms:** - Twist Family Bhlh Transcription Factor 2 - TWIST2 Protein - Dermo-1 Protein