Myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2A (MEF2A)

Transcriptional activator which binds specifically to the MEF2 element, 5'-YTA[AT](4)TAR-3', found in numerous muscle- specific genes. Also involved in the activation of numerous growth factor- and stress-induced genes.

Mediates mobile functions not only in skeletal and cardiac muscle growth, but also in neuronal differentiation and survival. Plays diverse roles in the control of cell growth, survival and apoptosis via p38 MAPK signaling in muscle-specific and/or expansion factor-related transcription.