The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the EGR family of C2H2-type zinc-finger proteins. It is a nuclear protein and functions as a transcriptional regulator. The products of target genes it activates are required for differentitation and mitogenesis. Studies suggest this is a cancer suppresor gene. [provided by RefSeq
Other Designations:
early growth response protein 1,nerve growth factor-induced protein A,transcription factor ETR103,zinc finger protein 225