Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Family Member E41
SHARP1
DEC2
Enhancer-Of-Split And Hairy-Related Protein 1
SHARP-1
BHLHB3
Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Domain Containing, Class B, 3
Differentially Expressed In Chondrocytes Protein 2
Class E Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Protein 41
HDEC2
Differentially Expressed In Chondrocytes 2
Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Family, Member E41
Class B Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Protein 3
BHLHe41
BHLHb3
FNSS1
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. Defects in this gene are associated with the short sleep phenotype. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2014]
Forensic Context
A study in mice demonstrated that the BHLHE41 mRNA was significantly upregulated in gastric tissues following 6 or 12 Gy X-ray irradiation, identifying it as a potential biomarker for radiation-induced gastric injury [Chen et al. DOI:10.1177/1559325819886766].