Transcription Factor 7-Like 2

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

**Definition:** Transcription factor 7-like 2 (619 aa, ~68 kDa) is encoded by the human TCF7L2 gene. This protein is involved in the positive regulation of transcription, cell cycle arrest, apoptosis regulation, cell and tissue differentiation and signal transduction.

**Synonyms:** - HMG Box Transcription Factor 4 - T-Cell Factor 4 - T-Cell-Specific Transcription Factor 4 - TCF-4 - TCF4 - TCF7L2 - hTCF-4 - hTCF4