Functions as a receptor for membrane-bound ligands Jagged1, Jagged2 and Delta1 to regulate cell-fate determination. Upon ligand activation through the released notch intracellular domain (NICD) it forms a transcriptional activator complex with RBPJ/RBPSUH and activates genes of the enhancer of split locus. Affects the implementation of differentiation, proliferation and apoptotic programs (By similarity). May play an essential role in postimplantation development, probably in some aspect of cell specification and/or differentiation. In collaboration with RELA/p65 enhances NFATc1 promoter activity and positively regulates RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation.
Specificity
Natural and recombinant Mouse Neurogenic locus notch homolog protein 2
Subcellular Location
Notch 2 intracellular domain Nucleus Following proteolytical processing NICD is translocated to the nucleus.
Heterodimer of a C-terminal fragment N(TM) and an N-terminal fragment N(EC) which are probably linked by disulfide bonds. Interacts with MAML1, MAML2 and MAML3 which act as transcriptional coactivators for NOTCH2. Interacts with RELA/p65.