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Gene information for Pla2g2a (Rattus norvegicus)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID29692
Official gene symbolPla2g2a
Full namephospholipase A2, group IIA (platelets, synovial fluid)
AliasessPLA2
Gene summaryhydrolyzes acyl group at the sn-2 position of phospholipids, forming non-esterified fatty acids and lysophospholipids; plays a critical role in inflammation; induces proliferation of smooth muscle cells [RGD]
LocationChromosome: 5   Locus: 5q36
Gene position157654785 - 157657359  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size2575 bp
Gene sequence