Transcription Factor HES-5

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

**Definition:** Transcription factor HES-5 (166 aa, ~18 kDa) is encoded by the human HES5 gene. This protein may play a role in transcriptional repression.

**Synonyms:** - Class B Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Protein 38 - HES5 - Hairy and Enhancer of Split 5 - bHLHb38