This gene encodes a protein that belongs to the Kruppel family of transcription factors. The encoded zinc finger protein is expressed early in mammalian development and is found in many different cell types. The protein acts to bind the CACCC box found in the promoter of target genes to activate their transcription. It plays a role in many processes during development and disease including adipogenesis, embryonic erythropoiesis, epithelial integrity, inflammation and t-cell viability. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2017] CIViC Summary for KLF2 Gene
Forensic Context
A study in domestic swine demonstrated that the KLF2 was mentioned in the discussion as protective against ischemic stroke, though it was not experimentally studied in the myocardial infarction model [Kaikkonen et al. DOI:10.1161/CIRCGENETICS.117.001702]. In a mouse model of traumatic brain injury, the KLF2 exhibited reduced mRNA expression in whole blood monocytes from clodronate pre-treated, injured mice, indicating its role in monocyte conversion and pro-inflammatory responses [Gudenschwager Basso et al. DOI:10.1186/s12974-024-03032-8].