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Gene information for GLUL (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID2752
Official gene symbolGLUL
Full nameglutamate-ammonia ligase
Aliases,GLNS,GS,PIG43,PIG59,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene belongs to the glutamine synthetase family. It catalyzes the synthesis of glutamine from glutamate and ammonia. Glutamine is a main source of energy and is involved in cell proliferation, inhibition of apoptosis, and cell signaling. This gene is expressed during early fetal stages, and plays an important role in controlling body pH by removing ammonia from circulation. Mutations in this gene are associated with congenital glutamine deficiency. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene.
LocationChromosome: 1   Locus: 1q31
Gene position182361341 - 182350839  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size10503 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID138290