USF2

Function

Transcription factor that binds to a symmetrical DNA sequence (E-boxes) (5'-CACGTG-3') that is found in a variety of viral and cellular promoters.

Tissue Specificity

Ubiquitous.

Cellular localization

• Nucleus

Alternative names

BHLHB12, USF2, Upstream stimulatory factor 2, Class B basic helix-loop-helix protein 12, FOS-interacting protein, Major late transcription factor 2, Upstream transcription factor 2, bHLHb12, FIP

Database links

swissprot:Q15853 entrezGene:7392 swissprot:Q6FI33 omim:600390