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Gene information for TPH2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID121278
Official gene symbolTPH2
Full nametryptophan hydroxylase 2
Aliases,ADHD7,FLJ37295,MGC138871,MGC138872,NTPH,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a member of the pterin-dependent aromatic acid hydroxylase family. The encoded protein catalyzes the first and rate limiting step in the biosynthesis of serotonin, an important hormone and neurotransmitter. The human genome contains two related tryptophan hydroxylases, one on chromosome 11p15-p14 and one on chromosome 12q21. This gene is expressed predominantly in the brain stem. Mutations in this gene may be associated with psychiatric diseases such as bipolar affective disorder and major depression. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 12   Locus: 12q21.1
Gene position72332626 - 72426221  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size93596 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID607478