Overview:

Set1/Ash2 histone methyltransferase complex subunit ASH2 (ASH2L) is part of MLL complexes, consisting of one of seven Set/MLL proteins (SETA, SETB, MLL1 to 5), ASH2L, RBBP5, WDR5, HDPY-30, and others. Possesses histone methyltransferase activity. Specifically methylates 'Lys-4' of histone H3 when the neighboring 'Lys-9' residue is not methylated.

Gene Aliases:

ASH2L2

Genbank Number:

BC015936

References:

1. Patel A, et al: On the mechanism of multiple lysine methyla-tion by the human mixed lineage leukemia protein-1 (MLL1) core complex. J Biol Chem. 2009 284(36):24242-56.

2. Qi J, et al: Absent, small or homeotic 2-like protein (ASH2L) enhances the transcription of the estrogen receptor α gene through GATA-binding protein 3 (GATA3). J Biol Chem. 2014 289(45):31373-81.