Entrez gene ID | | 121278 |
Official gene symbol | | TPH2 |
Full name | | tryptophan hydroxylase 2 |
Aliases | | ,ADHD7,FLJ37295,MGC138871,MGC138872,NTPH, |
Gene summary | | This 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] |
Location | | Chromosome: 12 Locus: 12q21.1 |
Gene position | | 72332626 - 72426221 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 93596 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 607478 |
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