Myogenic factor 5, Myf-5, Class C basic helix-loop-helix protein 2, bHLHc2, MYF5, BHLHC2
Acts as a transcriptional activator that promotes transcription of muscle-specific target genes and plays a role in muscle differentiation. Together with MYOG and MYOD1, co-occupies muscle-specific gene promoter core region during myogenesis. Induces fibroblasts to differentiate into myoblasts. Probable sequence specific DNA-binding protein.