FHL2
FHL2
FHL2 (pronounced as "F-H-L-2"), also known as Four and a Half LIM Domains 2, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FHL2 gene.
Pronunciation
FHL2 is pronounced as "F-H-L-2".
Etymology
The term FHL2 is an acronym derived from the phrase "Four and a Half LIM Domains 2". The LIM domain is a specific protein structure that was named after the three genes in which it was first identified: Lin11, Isl-1, and Mec-3.
Function
FHL2 is a member of the four-and-a-half LIM domain protein (FHL) family. These proteins are characterized by the presence of four and a half LIM domains, which are rich in cysteine and histidine residues. FHL2 is known to interact with a variety of other proteins, including transcription factors, cytoskeletal proteins, and kinases, and is involved in numerous cellular processes such as signal transduction, cell differentiation, and apoptosis.
Related Terms
- LIM domain: A protein structure that is involved in protein-protein interactions.
- Transcription factor: A protein that controls the rate of transcription of genetic information from DNA to messenger RNA.
- Cytoskeletal proteins: Proteins that form the cytoskeleton of a cell, providing it with shape and structure.
- Kinases: Enzymes that modify other proteins by chemically adding phosphate groups to them.
- Signal transduction: The process by which a chemical or physical signal is transmitted through a cell.
- Cell differentiation: The process by which a cell changes from one cell type to another.
- Apoptosis: The process of programmed cell death.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on FHL2
- Wikipedia's article - FHL2
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