Full name: myocyte enhancer factor 2A

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: ADCAD1; RSRFC4; RSRFC9; mef2

Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a DNA-binding transcription factor that activates many muscle-specific, growth factor-induced, and stress-induced genes. The encoded protein can act as a homodimer or as a heterodimer and is involved in several cellular processes, including muscle development, neuronal differentiation, cell growth control, and apoptosis. Defects in this gene could be a cause of autosomal dominant coronary artery disease 1 with myocardial infarction (ADCAD1). Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]

Expression: Ubiquitous expression in heart (RPKM 14.6), brain (RPKM 12.2) and 25 other tissues

Gene size: 151072bp

Exon count: 22