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Gene information for MS4A2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID2206
Official gene symbolMS4A2
Full namemembrane-spanning 4-domains, subfamily A, member 2 (Fc fragment of IgE, high affinity I, receptor for; beta polypeptide)
Aliases,APY,ATOPY,FCER1B,FCERI,IGEL,IGER,IGHER,MS4A1,
Gene summaryThe allergic response involves the binding of allergen to receptor-bound IgE followed by cell activation and the release of mediators responsible for the manifestations of allergy. The IgE-receptor, a tetramer composed of an alpha, beta, and 2 disulfide-linked gamma chains, is found on the surface of mast cells and basophils. This gene encodes the beta subunit of the high affinity IgE receptor which is a member of the membrane-spanning 4A gene family. Members of this nascent protein family are characterized by common structural features and similar intron/exon splice boundaries and display unique expression patterns among hematopoietic cells and nonlymphoid tissues. This family member is localized to 11q12, among a cluster of family members.
LocationChromosome: 11   Locus: 11q13
Gene position59856137 - 59865940  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size9804 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID147138