Homeobox Protein Nkx-2.2

**Definition:** A homeobox-containing transcription factor that functions in INSULIN-SECRETING CELLS. Mutations in the NKX2-2 gene are associated with MATURITY-ONSET DIABETES OF THE YOUNG and OLIGODENDROGLIOMA.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.260.400.230 - D12.776.660.415 - D12.776.930.321

**Synonyms:** - Nkx-2.2 Homeodomain Protein - Nkx2.2 Protein - Nkx-2.2 Protein