Grainyhead-like protein 2 homolog (GRHL2)

Transcription factor playing an essential role in primary neurulation and in epithelial development (PubMed:29309642, PubMed:25152456). Binds directly to the consensus DNA sequence 5'-AACCGGTT-3' acting as an activator and repressor on distinct target genes (By similarity).

During embryogenesis, plays with unique and cooperative roles with GRHL3 in establishing distinct zones of primary neurulation. Essential for closing 3 (rostral end of the forebrain), functions cooperatively with GRHL3 in closed 2 (forebrain/midbrain boundary) and posterior neuropore closure (By similarity).