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Gene information for Gpx2 (Rattus norvegicus)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID29326
Official gene symbolGpx2
Full nameglutathione peroxidase 2
AliasesGPX-GI,GSHPx-2,GSHPx-GI
Gene summaryThis gene product belongs to the glutathione peroxidase family, which functions in the detoxification of hydrogen peroxide. It contains a selenocysteine (Sec) residue at its active site. The selenocysteine is encoded by the UGA codon, which normally signals translation termination. The 3' UTR of Sec-containing genes have a common stem-loop structure, the sec insertion sequence (SECIS), which is necessary for the recognition of UGA as a Sec codon rather than as a stop signal. Knockout studies in mice indicate that mRNA expression and activity of this enzyme are induced by luminal microflora, suggesting a role for this peroxidase in preventing inflammation in the GI tract. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 6   Locus: 6q24
Gene position99372417 - 99376229  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size3813 bp
Gene sequence