AP-2 Family Transcription Factor

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

**Definition:** Activator Protein 2. Originally identified as a cellular transcription factor that binds the enhancer region of SV40. It is encoded by a family of related genes, AP-2 alpha, AP-2 beta, and AP-2 gamma. AP-2 is developmentally regulated and inducible by RET.

**Synonyms:** - AP-2 Family Protein - Activator Protein-2 Family Transcription Factor