Transcription Factor HES-2

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Transcription factor HES-2 (173 aa, ~18 kDa) is encoded by the human HES2 gene. This protein is involved in the repression of transcription.

**Synonyms:** - Class B Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Protein 40 - HES-2 - HES2 - Hairy and Enhancer of Split 2 - bHLHb40