The zinc finger transcription factor GATA-2 is widely expressed and plays an essential role in many developmental processes. Studies on GATA-2 knockout mice indicate that this protein is required in hematopoiesis. GATA-2 also inhibits the differentiation of white and brown adipocytes and has been shown to suppress the proliferation of neuronal progenitor cells.
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