Microphthalmia-Associated Transcription Factor

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

**Definition:** Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (526 aa, ~59 kDa) is encoded by the human MITF gene. This protein is involved in the transcription of genes that encode melanogenic enzymes.

**Synonyms:** - Class E Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Protein 32 - MITF - bHLHe32