Basic Helix-Loop-Helix ARNT-Like Protein 2

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

**Definition:** Basic helix-loop-helix ARNT-like protein 2 (636 aa, ~71 kDa) is encoded by the human BMAL2 gene. This protein plays a role in the transcriptional activation of genes involved in circadian rhythms.

**Synonyms:** - ARNTL2 - Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Nuclear Translocator-Like Protein 2 - BMAL2 - Basic-Helix-Loop-Helix-PAS Protein MOP9 - Brain and Muscle ARNT-Like 2 - Brain and Muscle ARNT-Like Protein 2 - CLIF - CYCLE-Like Factor - Class E Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Protein 6 - Member of PAS Protein 9 - Member of PAS Superfamily 9 - PAS Domain-Containing Protein 9 - Transcription Factor BMAL2 - bHLHe6