Early Growth Response Protein 2

**Definition:** An early growth response transcription factor that controls the formation of the MYELIN SHEATH around peripheral AXONS by SCHWANN CELLS. Mutations in EGR2 transcription factor have been associated with HEREDITARY MOTOR AND SENSORY NEUROPATHIES such as CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.260.158.750 - D12.776.460.525.750 - D12.776.930.213.750

**Synonyms:** - Krox20 Protein - EGR2 Transcription Factor - Krox-20 Transcription Factor