Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Family Member E40
SHARP2
DEC1
Clast5
BHLHB2
STRA13
Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Domain Containing, Class B, 2
Differentiated Embryo Chondrocyte Expressed Gene 1
Differentially Expressed In Chondrocytes Protein 1
Enhancer-Of-Split And Hairy-Related Protein 2
Stimulated By Retinoic Acid Gene 13 Protein
Differentially Expressed In Chondrocytes 1
Class E Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Protein 40
Class B Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Protein 2
SHARP-2
Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Family, Member E40
BHLHe40
Stra14
BHLHb2
HLHB2
This gene encodes a basic helix-loop-helix protein expressed in various tissues. The encoded protein can interact with ARNTL or compete for E-box binding sites in the promoter of PER1 and repress CLOCK/ARNTL's transactivation of PER1. This gene is believed to be involved in the control of circadian rhythm and cell differentiation. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2014]
Forensic Context
A study in humans identified the BHLHE40 as a differentially expressed circadian rhythm-related gene between sepsis patients and healthy controls, with its expression validated by RT-qPCR [Wang et al. DOI:10.3390/ijms26093993].