... helix–span–helix domain at the C-terminus shown in blue medi-ates dimerization and, together with the basic domain, (red) DNA-binding. ‘*’, amino acids that are identical in all sequences in the align-ment; ... expressedduring the preimplantation period, and, with the exception of AP-2a, also in unfertilized oocytes.Furthermore, they determined that functional redun-dancy occurs between these proteins during ... role of AP-2a and AP-2e in chondrogenesis. Overview of the differen-tiation stages during chondrogenesis and the involvement of transcription factors(henatoxylin and eosin-stained section of...