{"symbol":"MEF2A","synonyms":["RSRFC4","MEF2","RSRFC9","ADCAD1"],"name":"myocyte enhancer factor 2A","description":"The protein encoded by this gene is a DNA-binding transcription factor that activates many muscle-specific, growth factor-induced, and stress-induced genes. The encoded protein can act as a homodimer or as a heterodimer and is involved in several cellular processes, including muscle development, neuronal differentiation, cell growth control, and apoptosis. Defects in this gene could be a cause of autosomal dominant coronary artery disease 1 with myocardial infarction (ADCAD1). Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":4205,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/4205","proteins":[{"symbol":"MEF2A_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/MEF2A_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"Myocyte enhancer factor 2 proteins (MEF2)","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/Myocyte+enhancer+factor+2+proteins+%28MEF2%29"}]}