Chemicals and Drugs

Oligodendrocyte Transcription Factor 2

A basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor that is required for differentiation of OLIGODENDROCYTES and motor neurons in the spinal cord, and development of somatic motor neurons in the hindbrain.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor that is required for differentiation of OLIGODENDROCYTES and motor neurons in the spinal cord, and development of somatic motor neurons in the hindbrain.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • OLIG-2 Protein
  • OLIG2 Protein
  • OLIG 2 Protein

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30 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2018

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Previous Indexing

  • Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Leucine Zipper Transcription Factors (2006-2017)
  • Nerve Tissue Proteins (2000-2017)

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  1. D12.776w.260w.103w.798
  2. D12.776w.631w.654
  3. D12.776w.930w.125w.782

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Oligodendrocyte Transcription Factor 2. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000076104. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000076104
  2. Oligodendrocyte Transcription Factor 2. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24773460