OLIG2 - Gene Detail

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Gene Symbol OLIG2
Synonyms BHLHB1 | bHLHe19 | OLIGO2 | PRKCBP2 | RACK17
Gene Description OLIG2, oligodendrocyte transcription factor 2, encodes a basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor (PMID: 23165259, PMID: 37274223) that plays a role in motor neuron, oligodendrocyte, and astrocyte development and function (PMID: 12121626, PMID: 11567617, PMID: 16093378). Increased OLIG2 expression has been identified in diffuse gliomas (PMID: 15198128) and oligodendrogliomas (PMID: 11498220).
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