NF-E2-Related Factor 2

**Definition:** A basic-leucine zipper transcription factor that was originally described as a transcriptional regulator controlling expression of the BETA-GLOBIN gene. It may regulate the expression of a wide variety of genes that play a role in protecting cells from oxidative damage.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.260.108.737 - D12.776.930.127.737

**Synonyms:** - Nfe2l2 Protein - Nuclear Factor (Erythroid-Derived 2)-Like 2 Protein - Nuclear Factor E2-Related Factor 2