NEUROG2 Gene Summary [Human]
This gene encodes a neural-specific basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor that can specify a neuronal fate on ectodermal cells and is expressed in neural progenitor cells within the developing central and peripheral nervous systems. The protein product of this gene also plays a role in the differentiation and survival of midbrain dopaminergic neurons. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2012]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | NEUROG2 |
| Official Name | neurogenin 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:13805] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000178403 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | neurogenin 2 |
| Synonyms | Atoh4, bHLHa8, Math4A, neurogenin 2, NGN2 |
| Species | Human, Homo sapiens |
| Orthologies |
Protein Domains
A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human NEUROG2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding
- transcription regulator
- DNA binding domain
- nucleic acid binding
- double-stranded DNA binding
- basic Helix Loop Helix (bHLH) domain superfamily
- helix loop helix domain
- protein binding
- Helix-loop-helix DNA-binding domain
- sequence-specific DNA binding
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the NEUROG2 gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
- metastasis
- growth failure
role in cell
- expression in
- migration
- number
- differentiation
- quantity
- maturation
- development
- formation
- modification
- generation
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Nucleus
- chromatin
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human NEUROG2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- forebrain development
- positive regulation of sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity
- positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
- sensory organ development
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleus
- chromatin
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- protein binding
- protein dimerization activity
- sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity
- E-box binding